1.Mechanisms of Renshentang in Treating AS via Regulation of Endothelial Cell Inflammation Based on TRPV1
Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Zhen YANG ; Xuguang TAO ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Yongqi XU ; Wanping CHEN ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG ; Hongxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(6):46-53
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanisms by which Renshentang treats atherosclerosis (AS) in mice, focusing on the regulation of endothelial inflammatory responses mediated by transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1). MethodsAn AS model was established in apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE-/-) mice fed a high-fat diet. The mice were randomly divided into a simvastatin group (0.02 g·kg-1·d-1) and low-, medium-, and high-dose Renshentang groups (1.77, 3.54, 7.08 g·kg-1·d-1), with 12 mice in each group. ApoE-/- mice were fed a high-fat diet and treated simultaneously. C57BL/6J mice fed a normal diet served as the normal group (n=9). After continuous administration for 12 weeks, mice were anesthetized and the aortas were collected. Oil Red O staining was used to observe lipid plaque formation in the aorta. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to examine pathological changes in the aortic root. Immunohistochemistry was used to analyze the levels of pro-inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as well as the expression of TRPV1, phosphorylated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (p-PI3K), and phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt) in the aortic root. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) mRNA expression in the aorta, and Western blot was used to detect TRPV1 protein expression. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed a significant increase in aortic plaque formation (P<0.01) and significantly elevated levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in the aortic root (P<0.01). The expression levels of TRPV1, p-PI3K, and p-Akt were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and eNOS mRNA expression was reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, all Renshentang groups significantly reduced aortic plaque formation (P<0.01), significantly decreased TNF-α and IL-1β levels (P<0.01), and markedly increased the expression levels of TRPV1, p-PI3K, p-Akt, and eNOS mRNA (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionRenshentang may inhibit endothelial inflammation and suppress the formation of AS by increasing TRPV1 protein expression and up-regulating the PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling pathway, which may be one of the molecular mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effect against AS.
2.Renshentang Alleviates Atherosclerosis in Mice by Targeting TRPV1 to Regulate Foam Cell Cholesterol Metabolism
Yulu YUAN ; Ce CHU ; Xuguang TAO ; Zhen YANG ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Wanping CHEN ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):11-19
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of Renshentang on atherosclerosis (AS) in mice based on the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid1 (TRPV1) in regulating cholesterol metabolism in foam cells. MethodsNine SPF-grade 8-week-old C57BL/6J mice were set as a normal group, and 60 ApoE-/- mice were randomized into model, positive drug (simvastatin, 0.02 g·kg-1·d-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (1.77, 3.54, 7.08 g·kg-1·d-1, respectively) Renshentang groups (n=12) according to body weight. The normal group was fed with a normal diet, and the other groups were fed with a high-fat diet and given corresponding drugs by oral gavage for the modeling of AS. The mice were administrated with corresponding drugs once a day for 12 weeks. After the last administration and fasting for 12 h, the aorta was collected. Plaque conditions, pathological changes, levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglcerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and the expression of TRPV1, liver X receptor (LXR), inducible degrader of the low-density lipoprotein receptor (IDOL), and low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) in the aortic tissue were observed and detected by gross oil red O staining, HE staining, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group presented obvious plaque deposition in the aorta, raised levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the serum (P<0.01), up-regulated expression level of LDLR in the aorta (P<0.01), lowered level of HDL-C in the serum, and down-regulated expression levels of TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL in the aorta (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the positive drug and Renshentang at different doses alleviated AS, elevated the levels of HDL-C, TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL (P<0.05, P<0.01), while lowering the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, and LDLR (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionRenshentang has a lipid-lowering effect on AS mice. It can effectively reduce lipid deposition, lipid levels, and plaque area of AS mice by activating TRPV1 expression and regulating the LXR/IDOL/LDLR pathway.
3.Renshentang Alleviates Atherosclerosis in Mice by Targeting TRPV1 to Regulate Foam Cell Cholesterol Metabolism
Yulu YUAN ; Ce CHU ; Xuguang TAO ; Zhen YANG ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Wanping CHEN ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):11-19
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of Renshentang on atherosclerosis (AS) in mice based on the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid1 (TRPV1) in regulating cholesterol metabolism in foam cells. MethodsNine SPF-grade 8-week-old C57BL/6J mice were set as a normal group, and 60 ApoE-/- mice were randomized into model, positive drug (simvastatin, 0.02 g·kg-1·d-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (1.77, 3.54, 7.08 g·kg-1·d-1, respectively) Renshentang groups (n=12) according to body weight. The normal group was fed with a normal diet, and the other groups were fed with a high-fat diet and given corresponding drugs by oral gavage for the modeling of AS. The mice were administrated with corresponding drugs once a day for 12 weeks. After the last administration and fasting for 12 h, the aorta was collected. Plaque conditions, pathological changes, levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglcerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and the expression of TRPV1, liver X receptor (LXR), inducible degrader of the low-density lipoprotein receptor (IDOL), and low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) in the aortic tissue were observed and detected by gross oil red O staining, HE staining, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group presented obvious plaque deposition in the aorta, raised levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the serum (P<0.01), up-regulated expression level of LDLR in the aorta (P<0.01), lowered level of HDL-C in the serum, and down-regulated expression levels of TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL in the aorta (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the positive drug and Renshentang at different doses alleviated AS, elevated the levels of HDL-C, TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL (P<0.05, P<0.01), while lowering the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, and LDLR (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionRenshentang has a lipid-lowering effect on AS mice. It can effectively reduce lipid deposition, lipid levels, and plaque area of AS mice by activating TRPV1 expression and regulating the LXR/IDOL/LDLR pathway.
4.Analysis of potential changes in symptom characteristics of breast cancer patients before and after chemotherapy and nursing countermeasures
Wanqin TIE ; Xi ZHANG ; Yongqi WANG ; Yang XU ; Xuefeng CHEN ; Lu PAN ; Siyu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(2):193-200
Objective To explore the time-varying pattern of potential symptoms in breast cancer patient before and after chemotherapy,and further analyze its influencing factors,aims to provide reference for clinical nursing practice.Methods 233 cases of breast cancer in a tertiary A hospital in Ningxia from June to October,2023 were selected as the research subjects.By the general information questionnaire and the Chinese version of Anderson Symptom Assessment Scale,the potential change of symptoms of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy 1-3 days before the first chemotherapy(T1,233 cases)and 7-14 days after the third or fourth chemotherapy(T2,225 cases)was analyzed.Results 225 cases of breast cancer patients completed 2 surveys,and their symptom characteristics before and after chemotherapy can be divided into 2 categories:a high symptom troubled group and a low symptom troubled group.The high-symptom troubled group has strong stability,and the probability of maintaining the original group is 85.20%,while the low-symptom troubled group is more inclined to change to the high-symptom troubled group,and the transition probability is 26.60%.Logistic regression analysis showed that the mass was located on the left side,and the patients who obtained disease knowledge mainly through the Internet were more likely to change from the high symptom troubled group to the low symptom troubled group,while the patients who were employed,with unsatisfactory sleep at night,and never exercised were more likely to change from the low symptom troubled group to the high symptom troubled group.Conclusion The symptoms of breast cancer patients before and after chemotherapy are heterogeneous.Patients who are on the job,have unsatisfied sleep at night and never exercise are more likely to change from the low-symptom troubled group to the high-symptom troubled group,which suggests that medical staff should identify potential high-risk groups at an early stage,and make full use of the predictive function of symptom characteristics to carry out individualized management based on the dynamic monitoring of symptoms according to different types of population characteristics,so as to reduce the burden of symptoms and improve their quality of life.
5.Research progress on affiliate stigma among primary caregivers of children with cancer
Funa YANG ; Yunchu REN ; Yongqi WANG ; Lanwei GUO ; HO Ka YAN ; Qi LIU ; Ting MAO ; Lingye ZHAO ; Xiaoxia XU ; Hongying SHI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(12):1531-1536,后插1
In recent years,the incidence of childhood cancer has shown a steady upward trend.Due to the unique nature of this disease,the issue of affiliate stigma among primary caregivers of children with cancer has gradually drawn attention.Affiliate stigma not only directly affects caregivers' mental health and quality of life,but also leads to reduced social support and lower self-efficacy,thereby impacting their engagement in the caregiving process and affecting the treatment adherence and prognosis of children with cancer indirectly.This article provides a review covering 5 main areas:the conceptual definition of affiliate stigma,measurement tools,influencing factors,intervention strategies,and insights and recommendations,to provide a theoretical basis and guidance for subsequent research and the development of interventions.
6.Recent progress in surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer
Xiaodong TIAN ; Yongqi DENG ; Yinmo YANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(1):23-27
Pancreatic cancer is a severe malignant tumor that poses a significant threat to human health worldwide, with its incidence and mortality rates increasing annually, especially in economically developed regions. The progress of surgical treatment is of great significance in improving the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients. This article reviews the recent progress in surgical treatment strategies for pancreatic cancer, with a particular emphasis on the multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, neoadjuvant therapy, conversion therapy, and the assessment of the effectiveness of neoadjuvant/conversion therapy. The MDT approach, by integrating the strengths of multiple disciplines, provides personalized treatment plans for patients, improving the resection rate and survival rate of patients with pancreatic cancer. Neoadjuvant and conversion therapy provide surgical opportunities for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, improving their prognosis. Additionally, accurate assessment of treatment effects is crucial for determining the timing and method of surgery.
7.Enhanced workflow applied in robotic-assisted total hip revision arthroplasty
Yixin ZHOU ; Wang DENG ; Yongqi XIA ; Kaiding WU ; Jinqing ZHANG ; Dejin YANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(6):473-478
Objective:To evaluate the clinical outcomes of applying an enhanced workflow in robotic-assisted total hip revision arthroplasty.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the 25 consecutive patients who had undergone robotic-assisted total hip revision arthroplasty in which an enhanced workflow was applied at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from September 2021 to October 2024. The cohort consisted of 8 males and 17 females with an age of (64.0±12.8) years. The left side was affected in 18 cases and the right side in 7 cases. The time from initial total hip arthroplasty to revision was (159.6±86.7) months. In all patients, no significant difference was found in the preoperative femoral cortical thickness between the healthy and the affected sides. The enhanced workflow included preoperative CT modeling and planning, intraoperative registration, prosthetic removal and reconstruction, and verification of prosthesis position. A total of 18 patients underwent total hip revision involving both the acetabular and the femoral sides; 6 patients underwent simple acetabular reconstruction with retention of the original femoral stem and replacement of the femoral head; 1 patient underwent femoral revision with retention of the acetabular cup and replacement of the acetabular liner. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) for hip pain at the final follow-up, and follow-up complications were recorded.Results:All patients successfully completed robotic registration during surgery, with no case of intraoperative robotic termination. For the 25 patients, the operative time was (152.2±43.8) minutes, the intraoperative blood loss 600 (400, 1,000) mL, and the follow-up time 12.0 (6.0, 31.5) months. At the final follow-up, their mHHS improved from 66.0 (26.4, 75.6) points preoperatively to 93.5 (80.3, 98.9) points, and their VAS pain score decreased from 5.0 (3.0, 7.0) points preoperatively to 0.0 (0.0, 2.0) point ( P<0.05). Follow-ups revealed no case of reoperation, prosthetic loosening, joint dislocation, periprosthetic infection, or periprosthetic fracture. Conclusion:The enhanced workflow can achieve satisfactory outcomes in robotic-assisted total hip revision for patients with adequate proximal femoral bone stock.
8.Protective Effect of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula on Acute Pharyngitis in Rats
Wei LIU ; Jianling YAO ; Juan QIN ; Yuqing YANG ; Yongqi YANG ; Letian YING ; Feng ZHANG ; Jing JIA ; Gaimei SHE
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(10):2864-2877
Objective To study the effect and possible mechanism of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula(SQF)on acute pharyngitis(AP)rats induced by ammonia water.Methods The active ingredients and targets of SQF were obtained from TCMSP database,pharyngitis targets were acquired from disease databases such as DrugBank,and the common targets were identified through intersections.Constructing protein-protein interaction(PPI)networks to obtain key targets.GO and KEGG enrichment analysis were carried out,and the"active ingredients-targets-pathways"network was constructed.Discovery Studio 2019 was used for molecular docking of active ingredients.The acute pharyngitis model was induced by fixed point quantitative application of ammonia water.After Siraitiae fructus Qingyan oral thick paste(SQP)low-,medium-and high-dose(4,8,16 g/kg)administration,The body mass,general behavior and symptoms of the rats were monitored continuously,and the score of pharyngeal swelling was recorded;the pathological changes of pharyngeal were observed by HE staining.The classification and the count of inflammatory cells were determined.The expression of inflammatory factors(IL-6,IL-1β,PGE2)and PI3K-AKT signaling pathways in pharyngeal tissues were assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Results A total of 35 active ingredients,223 action targets and 2549 pharyngitis related targets were obtained through network pharmacology,with 153 common targets in total.The key targets were protein kinase B(PKB or AKT).Pathways involved PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.Combined with key targets,it was speculated that PI3K-AKT is an important signaling pathway for the treatment of acute pharyngitis with SQF.Compared with the model group,the related symptoms of AP rats were alleviated after the treatment of SQP.The redness and swelling of pharynx were significantly improved(P<0.001).The hyperplasia of the upper mucosa of pharyngeal was alleviated or disappeared,infiltration of a small amount of inflammatory cells,and hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosa glandular cells were alleviated.The numbers of inflammatory cells in blood of rats significantly decreased(P<0.05).And the mRNA expression levels of IL-6,IL-1β and PGE2 in pharyngeal tissues were significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001),while the mRNA expression levels of PI3K,AKT and mTOR mRNA were remarkably raised(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion SQF has obvious improvement effect on AP rats,and its mechanism may be related to reducing inflammation level,improving pharyngeal mucosa hyperplasia,inflammatory cells infiltration,hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosal glandular cells,and regulating PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
9.Protective Effect of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula on Acute Pharyngitis in Rats
Wei LIU ; Jianling YAO ; Juan QIN ; Yuqing YANG ; Yongqi YANG ; Letian YING ; Feng ZHANG ; Jing JIA ; Gaimei SHE
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(10):2864-2877
Objective To study the effect and possible mechanism of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula(SQF)on acute pharyngitis(AP)rats induced by ammonia water.Methods The active ingredients and targets of SQF were obtained from TCMSP database,pharyngitis targets were acquired from disease databases such as DrugBank,and the common targets were identified through intersections.Constructing protein-protein interaction(PPI)networks to obtain key targets.GO and KEGG enrichment analysis were carried out,and the"active ingredients-targets-pathways"network was constructed.Discovery Studio 2019 was used for molecular docking of active ingredients.The acute pharyngitis model was induced by fixed point quantitative application of ammonia water.After Siraitiae fructus Qingyan oral thick paste(SQP)low-,medium-and high-dose(4,8,16 g/kg)administration,The body mass,general behavior and symptoms of the rats were monitored continuously,and the score of pharyngeal swelling was recorded;the pathological changes of pharyngeal were observed by HE staining.The classification and the count of inflammatory cells were determined.The expression of inflammatory factors(IL-6,IL-1β,PGE2)and PI3K-AKT signaling pathways in pharyngeal tissues were assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Results A total of 35 active ingredients,223 action targets and 2549 pharyngitis related targets were obtained through network pharmacology,with 153 common targets in total.The key targets were protein kinase B(PKB or AKT).Pathways involved PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.Combined with key targets,it was speculated that PI3K-AKT is an important signaling pathway for the treatment of acute pharyngitis with SQF.Compared with the model group,the related symptoms of AP rats were alleviated after the treatment of SQP.The redness and swelling of pharynx were significantly improved(P<0.001).The hyperplasia of the upper mucosa of pharyngeal was alleviated or disappeared,infiltration of a small amount of inflammatory cells,and hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosa glandular cells were alleviated.The numbers of inflammatory cells in blood of rats significantly decreased(P<0.05).And the mRNA expression levels of IL-6,IL-1β and PGE2 in pharyngeal tissues were significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001),while the mRNA expression levels of PI3K,AKT and mTOR mRNA were remarkably raised(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion SQF has obvious improvement effect on AP rats,and its mechanism may be related to reducing inflammation level,improving pharyngeal mucosa hyperplasia,inflammatory cells infiltration,hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosal glandular cells,and regulating PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
10.Current situation and influencing factors of family resilience of children with cancer
Funa YANG ; Rui YANG ; Yan QIN ; Junhan CHEN ; Lanwei GUO ; Yongqi WANG ; Kayan HO ; Qi LIU ; Ting MAO ; Xiaoxiao MEI ; Wenying WANG ; Xiaoxia XU ; Hongying SHI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(4):446-453
Objective To investigate the current status of family resilience of children with cancer and analyze its influencing factors,to provide a basis for medical staff to formulate intervention plans.Methods Using a convenient sampling method,children with cancer who were hospitalized in 2 tertiary hospitals in Henan Province from January to April 2024 were selected for the survey.A general information questionnaire,family resilience assessment scale,quality of life family version,ZBI caregiver burden interview,and social support rating scale were used to understand the current status of family resilience of children with cancer and to explore the related influencing factors by univariate analysis and multiple stepwise linear regression analysis.Results A total of 280 questionnaires were distributed and 265 valid questionnaires were recovered,with a valid questionnaire recovery rate of 94.64%.The total score of family resilience for primary caregivers of children with cancer was(185.63±30.66).The multiple stepwise linear regression analysis results showed that the children's self-care ability,caregiver's work status,family care burden,and social support level were the influencing factors for family resilience of children with cancer(P<0.05),and the explanatory variance was 51.3%.Conclusion The family resilience of children with cancer is at a medium level.The worse the children's self-care ability and the heavier the family care burden,the worse the family resilience;the caregiver's work status and good social support are helpful for the family resilience of children with cancer.Healthcare workers should develop intervention programs to address these factors to enhance the family resilience of children with cancer.

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