1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates Related Signaling Pathways to Prevent and Control Breast Cancer and Precancerous Lesions: A Review
Yifei ZENG ; Di ZHAO ; Junyue WANG ; Mengjie WANG ; Yubo GUO ; Yu ZHOU ; Dongxiao ZHANG ; Wenjie ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):290-301
Breast cancer has become the malignant tumor with the highest incidence rate among women, seriously threatening the life and health of women all over the world. The pathogenic factors and development mechanisms of breast cancer are complex and diverse. The development of breast cells from ordinary hyperplasia to atypical hyperplasia, and from pre-cancerous lesions to cancerous lesions, is a long-term progressive process. Therefore, early screening and prevention of breast cancer is particularly important. Western medicine has a relatively mature treatment program for breast cancer, which is mainly based on surgery and systemic treatment, whereas the ensuing complications and adverse reactions often bring a heavy burden to patients. For the precancerous lesions of breast cancer, surgery is also the mainstay of treatment. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly highlighted its advantages in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Increasing studies have shown that in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, TCM compound prescriptions, single herbs or herb pairs, and active components are able to regulate a variety of intracellular signaling pathways through multi-targets to inhibit the proliferation and invasion, promote the apoptosis and autophagy of tumor cells, and regulate the cell cycle and the immune microenvironment, thus exerting anti-tumor effects. At the same time, they can significantly attenuate the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and drug resistance of patients. However, the specific mechanisms of TCM in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and precancerous lesions have not been fully clarified. The available studies are tanglesome regarding the TCM inhibition of tumor development through the regulation of classical signaling pathways such as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), Wnt/β-catenin, and Notch, which still need to be verified by a large number of clinical and experimental studies. Therefore, this paper reviews the research progress in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and precancerous lesions by TCM through interfering with the relevant signaling pathways in recent years, aiming to summarize the possible mechanisms of TCM in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and provide references for subsequent studies.
2.Effects of Weicanqing Formula (微残清方) on Malic Enzyme 2-Mediated Bone Marrow Immunemetabolic Homeostasis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Model Mice
Chenyang FAN ; Lixiang YAN ; Xiaogang HAO ; Xinli ZHOU ; Reaila JIANATI ; Yifei GUO ; Gengda ZHU ; Zhexin SHI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(12):1315-1322
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3.Value of OCTA parameters and serum caspase-1 in assessing the severity of diabetic retinopathy
Daodian TAO ; Daiying ZHOU ; Yifei HU
International Eye Science 2026;26(11):2004-2009
AIM: To investigate the value of optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)parameters and serum caspase-1 for assessing the severity of diabetic retinopathy(DR).METHODS:Patients diagnosed with DR in our hospital from June 2024 to December 2025 were retrospectively enrolled and were divided into early non-proliferative DR(NPDR)and advanced proliferative DR(PDR)groups according to fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA)findings. Patients with diabetes mellitus but without DR were selected as the control group. OCTA parameters included macular vascular density, the perimeter and area of the foveal avascular zone(FAZ), mean retinal thickness, hyperreflective foci(HRF), and internal limiting membrane abnormalities. Blood biochemical indicators contained fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c), systemic immune-inflammation index(SII), triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein(TG/HDL)ratio, urinary albumin/creatinine ratio(UACR), and caspase-1.RESULTS: Totally 128 DR patients(151 eyes)were enrolled in this study, including 75 patients(90 eyes)in the NPDR group(40 males and 35 females, mean age: 74.3±5.6 y)and 53 patients(61 eyes)in the PDR group(27 males and 26 females, mean age: 75.9±5.8 y). Meanwhile, 60 diabetic patients(120 eyes)without DR were recruited as the control group(33 males and 27 females, mean age: 72.6±5.4 y).The macular vascular density gradually decreased in the control, NPDR and PDR groups, while perimeter and area of FAZ, and mean retinal thickness gradually increased, and the incidence of HRF and internal limiting membrane abnormalities gradually increased(all PSymbol|@@0.001). The levels of SII, UACR and caspase-1 gradually increased(all PSymbol|@@0.001). The duration of diabetes mellitus was longer in the NPDR and PDR groups than in the control group(all PSymbol|@@0.001).Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that diabetic duration, HRF, and caspase-1 were risk factors for the occurrence of DR, while macular vascular density served as a protective factor(all P<0.001). Moreover, caspase-1 was identified as a risk factor for the progression of DR to PDR, and macular vascular density was a protective factor against DR progression(all P<0.001). Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of caspase-1 combined with macular vascular density for predicting DR occurrence and PDR was 0.864 and 0.890, respectively, both higher than those of single indicators(all PSymbol|@@0.05).CONCLUSION: The combination of macular vascular density from OCTA parameters and serum caspase-1 has important clinical value in assessing severity of DR.
4.Clinical evaluation and management of checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis with advanced biliary tract cancer: a report of 3 cases
Xueying SUN ; Bin WU ; Yifei JIANG ; Zhuojun LIAO ; Jinyan ZHAO ; Ying ZHOU ; Shulong ZHANG ; Yan WANG ; Houbao LIU
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2025;30(6):517-523
Objective To report cases of checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis (CIP) in patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, aiming to provide additional approaches for the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of this condition. Methods Three patients developed oxygen desaturation and interstitial lung lesions during chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy, and were diagnosed with CIP in collaboration with the respiratory department. Antitumor therapy was discontinued in the acute phase, and glucocorticoids were administered, with regular monitoring of disease progression. During follow-up, case 1 developed lung metastasis; case 2 showed improvement; case 3 had concurrent infection and tumor progression. Results Glucocorticoids improved lung lesions and hypoxic symptoms in patients with CIP, but attention should be paid to the potential for concurrent infections and tumor progression. Conclusions Comprehensive assessment and early identification of CIP are crucial for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer. For those with recurrent symptoms after glucocorticoid therapy, timely and accurate adjustment of the treatment regimen is essential.
5.Study on establishment of UPLC fingerprint and determination of 12 components in Aiye standard decoction
Yifei MA ; Xiangyuan ZHOU ; Yuanyuan XIE ; Zhenyu LI ; Minyou HE ; Yong LIU ; Wenhui LUO ; Xian QIU ; Qiong LUO ; Roushan CHEN ; Xiangdong CHEN ; Dongmei SUN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(10):1425-1431
Objective:To establish a quality control method for Aiye standard decoction.Methods:The ultra performance liquid chromatogrphy (UPLC) column Waters ACQUITY HSS T3 C18 (2.1 mm×150 mm,1.8 μm) was used to gradient elution by acetonitrile and 0.1% formic acid in water. 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction fingerprints were established by UPLC and the common peaks were determined in the fingerprints. The contents of 12 components were determined. The 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction were analyzed by similarity calculation, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) for analysis of differential components of Artemisiae Argyi Folium from different origins.Results:A total of 13 common peaks were marked in the fingerprints of 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction, 12 of which were identified by comparison with reference substance, including chlorogenic acid, sochlorogenic acid A, neochlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, caffeic acid,1,3-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, schaftoside, isochlorogenic acid B,1,5-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, isochlorogenic acid C, jaceosidin and eupatilin. Similarity evaluation, PCA and HCA all classified the 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction into 2 categories. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis screened 5 differential biomarkers from 13 common peaks. The content determination results showed that the phenolic compounds and flavonoids in samples from Hubei were significantly higher than that in samples from other areas.Conclusion:This method can effectively analyze the differences in the quality of Aiye standard decoction from different origins, and provide reference for the formulation of quality standards for Aiye standard decoction and related preparations.
6.Study on fingerprint spectra of different medicinal parts of Poria cocos
Yifei MA ; Lin ZHOU ; Xiangyuan ZHOU ; Yong LIU ; Qiong LUO ; Minyou HE ; Zhenyu LI ; Roushan CHEN ; Wenhui LUO ; Dongmei SUN ; Xiangdong CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(11):1586-1594
Objective:To establish a method for the determination of triterpenes and nucleosides in Poria based on HPLC; To accurately determine the various bioactive components in Poria.Methods:Similarity evaluation, clustering analysis and principal component analysis were used to analyze the similarities and differences of different medicinal parts of Poria, and the key chromatographic peaks that could reflect the characteristics were found.Results:The Poricoic acid A and dehydroeburiconic acid could be used as the identification basis for Poriae Cutis and White Poria; at the same time, Polyporenic acid C, dehydropachymic acid and dehydrotrametenolic acid could be used to evaluate Rubra Poria and Poriae Cutis; uridine, guanosine and adenosine may be essential ingredients for evaluating the quality of White Poria, Poriae Cutis and Rubra Poria. In different medicinal parts of Poria, the triterpenes were showed significant differences; by contrary, there were little differences among the same medicinal parts.Conclusion:This study reveals the quality differences between different medicinal parts of Poria, which can provide a scientific basis for the rational application and pharmacodynamic standardization of Poria.
7.Spatial Allocation and Location Optimization of Medical Resources in Midwifery Institutions in Shenzhen
Bin ZHU ; Yifei HE ; Qingqing ZHOU
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(2):64-68
Objective:To analyze the status quo of medical resources allocation of midwifery institutions in Shenzhen,to measure the spatial accessibility of the midwifery institutions,to give the optimal location of new midwifery institutions,and to optimize the allocation of midwifery medical resources.Methods:The spatial accessibility of midwifery institutions was accurately measured using the two-step moving search method,and the spatial layout optimization analysis was carried out using the model of maximum coverage site selection problem.Results:(1)There is obvious spatial heterogeneity in the accessibility of midwifery institutions in Shenzhen,with the accessibility of the western region higher than that of the eastern region,and that of the urban center higher than the peripheral region;(2)the accessibility of midwifery institutions in Shenzhen is obviously affected by factors such as demography,economy,topography,and road network;(3)after simulating the addition of new midwifery institutions by using the maximal-coverage siting model,the accessibility of midwifery institutions in various districts of Shenzhen rises significantly.Conclusion:(1)to formulate urban maternal and child health care resource plans based on accurate portraits of regional populations;(2)to use the advantages of digital intelligence technology to drive the optimization of the layout and radiation of high-quality maternal and child health care resources;(3)and to give priority to establish maternal and child medical institutions in low-accessibility areas and special medical bus lines.
8.Guideline for Adult Weight Management in China
Weiqing WANG ; Qin WAN ; Jianhua MA ; Guang WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Yongquan SHI ; Tingjun YE ; Xiaoguang SHI ; Jian KUANG ; Bo FENG ; Xiuyan FENG ; Guang NING ; Yiming MU ; Hongyu KUANG ; Xiaoping XING ; Chunli PIAO ; Xingbo CHENG ; Zhifeng CHENG ; Yufang BI ; Yan BI ; Wenshan LYU ; Dalong ZHU ; Cuiyan ZHU ; Wei ZHU ; Fei HUA ; Fei XIANG ; Shuang YAN ; Zilin SUN ; Yadong SUN ; Liqin SUN ; Luying SUN ; Li YAN ; Yanbing LI ; Hong LI ; Shu LI ; Ling LI ; Yiming LI ; Chenzhong LI ; Hua YANG ; Jinkui YANG ; Ling YANG ; Ying YANG ; Tao YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Xinhua XIAO ; Dan WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Lanjie HE ; Wei GU ; Jie SHEN ; Yongfeng SONG ; Qiao ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Miao ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Yingli LU ; Hong CHEN ; Li CHEN ; Bing CHEN ; Shihong CHEN ; Guiyan CHEN ; Haibing CHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Yanyan CHEN ; Genben CHEN ; Yikun ZHOU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Qiang ZHOU ; Jiaqiang ZHOU ; Hongting ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Jiajun ZHAO ; Dong ZHAO ; Ji HU ; Jiang HU ; Xinguo HOU ; Bimin SHI ; Tianpei HONG ; Mingxia YUAN ; Weibo XIA ; Xuejiang GU ; Yong XU ; Shuguang PANG ; Tianshu GAO ; Zuhua GAO ; Xiaohui GUO ; Hongyi CAO ; Mingfeng CAO ; Xiaopei CAO ; Jing MA ; Bin LU ; Zhen LIANG ; Jun LIANG ; Min LONG ; Yongde PENG ; Jin LU ; Hongyun LU ; Yan LU ; Chunping ZENG ; Binhong WEN ; Xueyong LOU ; Qingbo GUAN ; Lin LIAO ; Xin LIAO ; Ping XIONG ; Yaoming XUE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):891-907
Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.
9.In vitro inhibitory and clinical application effect of Sophora flavescens,Philo-dendron extracts and copper sulfate on Trichomonas gallinae
Yifei LONG ; Liangming KUANG ; Xingchen ZHAO ; Ming GAO ; Yihong SUN ; Zifan WANG ; Shuo ZHOU ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(9):1918-1926
Aimed to find a safe and effective drug to replace nitroimidazole drugs in aquaculture pro-duction for the prevention and treatment of Trichomoniasis in pigeons,which can improve the eco-nomic benefits of meat pigeon breeding and ensure food safety.Firstly,Trichomonas was isolated and cultured from the crop of diseased pigeons and identified.After stable passage,a quantitative method for in vitro detection of Trichomonas was established by combining an automated cell counter and quantitative real-time PCR technology.To prepared the drug,powders of Sophora fla-vescent and Philodendron were made into herbal water extracts(SFPA)and mixed with copper sulfate(CS)solution.Then added the drug to the culture medium of Trichomonas to determine the effective concentration of it.A total of 135 pairs each of Silver King and Mimas breeding pigeons in the same laying period were selected and randomly divided into three groups,with 6 replicates in each group and 15 pairs of breeding pigeons in each replicate.Four days before brooding,the three groups were fed with 200 mL of pure water,0.5 g/L metronidazole(MDZ)solution,and a mixed solution of 30 g/L SFPA and 0.5 g/L CS,respectively.The feeding experiment lasted for 26 d.Results showed that the mixed solution of SFPA and CS had a significant killing effect on Trichomonas in vitro(P<0.05).Feeding the drug to breeding pigeons significantly reduced the in-fection rate of breeding pigeons by Trichomonas(P<0.05).The drug had no significant effect on the serum biochemical indexes,antioxidant properties,immunoglobulin levels of breeding pigeons,the average cage weight,immune organ indexes,meat quality and slaughter performance of squabs(P>0.05).The results suggested that adding SFPA and CS to pigeons can effectively prevent and treat Trichomoniasis and improve production performance.It can replace nitroimidazole drugs without affecting the immune level of breeding pigeons and the weight,immune level,slaughter performance and meat quality of squabs,thereby reduce drug residues in poultry products and en-hance the food safety.
10.In vitro inhibitory and clinical application effect of Sophora flavescens,Philo-dendron extracts and copper sulfate on Trichomonas gallinae
Yifei LONG ; Liangming KUANG ; Xingchen ZHAO ; Ming GAO ; Yihong SUN ; Zifan WANG ; Shuo ZHOU ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(9):1918-1926
Aimed to find a safe and effective drug to replace nitroimidazole drugs in aquaculture pro-duction for the prevention and treatment of Trichomoniasis in pigeons,which can improve the eco-nomic benefits of meat pigeon breeding and ensure food safety.Firstly,Trichomonas was isolated and cultured from the crop of diseased pigeons and identified.After stable passage,a quantitative method for in vitro detection of Trichomonas was established by combining an automated cell counter and quantitative real-time PCR technology.To prepared the drug,powders of Sophora fla-vescent and Philodendron were made into herbal water extracts(SFPA)and mixed with copper sulfate(CS)solution.Then added the drug to the culture medium of Trichomonas to determine the effective concentration of it.A total of 135 pairs each of Silver King and Mimas breeding pigeons in the same laying period were selected and randomly divided into three groups,with 6 replicates in each group and 15 pairs of breeding pigeons in each replicate.Four days before brooding,the three groups were fed with 200 mL of pure water,0.5 g/L metronidazole(MDZ)solution,and a mixed solution of 30 g/L SFPA and 0.5 g/L CS,respectively.The feeding experiment lasted for 26 d.Results showed that the mixed solution of SFPA and CS had a significant killing effect on Trichomonas in vitro(P<0.05).Feeding the drug to breeding pigeons significantly reduced the in-fection rate of breeding pigeons by Trichomonas(P<0.05).The drug had no significant effect on the serum biochemical indexes,antioxidant properties,immunoglobulin levels of breeding pigeons,the average cage weight,immune organ indexes,meat quality and slaughter performance of squabs(P>0.05).The results suggested that adding SFPA and CS to pigeons can effectively prevent and treat Trichomoniasis and improve production performance.It can replace nitroimidazole drugs without affecting the immune level of breeding pigeons and the weight,immune level,slaughter performance and meat quality of squabs,thereby reduce drug residues in poultry products and en-hance the food safety.

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