3.Herbal Textual Research on Malvae Semen in Famous Classical Formulas
Dongxue CHEN ; Yibo LIU ; Yangyang YU ; Guoshuai LYU ; Huili WU ; Xinle HAN ; Yue TAN ; Minhui LI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):252-264
The medicinal use of Malvae Semen has a long history. In this paper, by consulting the ancient materia medica, prescription, agronomy, literature and other aspects of the classics, the name, origin, evolution of scientific name, quality, harvesting and processing, functions and indications and others of Malvae Semen were systematically sorted out and verified, so as to provide a basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. According to the textual research, Shennong Bencaojing began to use Dongkuizi as the correct name, which was used in the past dynasties, and there were also aliases such as Kuicaizi, Huacai, and Kuizi. Through the original research, it can be seen that Kuicai is the mainstream original plant of Malvae Semen, that is, Malva verticillata var. crispa, the Alcea rosea and M. cathayensis are also used. In modern times, the seeds of Abutilon theophrasti have been passed off as Malvae Semen, while the seeds of M. verticillata var. crispa have rarely been used in medicine. And Abutili Semen has been another medicinal material with different efficacy since the collection of Newly Revised Materia Medica in the Tang dynasty. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the cultivation of Kuicai has been decreasing, while A. theophrasti is more common and easy to obtain, and Abutili Semen and Malvae Semen are similar in morphology and confused, which should be corrected. In addition, Malvae Fructus is a Mongolian customary medicinal herb, which is different from the traditional use of seeds in traditional Chinese medicine. Kuicai, as an important vegetable in history, was widely cultivated and gradually shrunk after the Song dynasty, it is now mainly produced in southern provinces. The quality evaluation of Malvae Semen is better for those with dry bodies, full grain, grayish brown color, no mud, and no impurities. The harvesting is generally in the autumn and winter. After drying, it is seeded, sieved peel and impurities, mashed, or slightly stir-fried to yellow-white color with gentle fire. It is sweet, cold and slippery in nature and taste, with the main effects of laxation, diuresis, lactation and elimination of swelling. The efficacy of Abutili Semen is clearing heat and removing toxicity, promoting diuresis and removing nebula, the efficacy is quite different from that of Malvae Semen. Based on the results of textual research, it is suggested that M. verticillata var. crispa should be used as the medicinal source of Malvae Semen in the development of famous classical formulas, the corresponding processing methods should be selected according to the requirements of drug processing in the formulas, while the raw products are recommended to be used if the processing is not specified.
4.Herbal Textual Research on Malvae Semen in Famous Classical Formulas
Dongxue CHEN ; Yibo LIU ; Yangyang YU ; Guoshuai LYU ; Huili WU ; Xinle HAN ; Yue TAN ; Minhui LI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):252-264
The medicinal use of Malvae Semen has a long history. In this paper, by consulting the ancient materia medica, prescription, agronomy, literature and other aspects of the classics, the name, origin, evolution of scientific name, quality, harvesting and processing, functions and indications and others of Malvae Semen were systematically sorted out and verified, so as to provide a basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. According to the textual research, Shennong Bencaojing began to use Dongkuizi as the correct name, which was used in the past dynasties, and there were also aliases such as Kuicaizi, Huacai, and Kuizi. Through the original research, it can be seen that Kuicai is the mainstream original plant of Malvae Semen, that is, Malva verticillata var. crispa, the Alcea rosea and M. cathayensis are also used. In modern times, the seeds of Abutilon theophrasti have been passed off as Malvae Semen, while the seeds of M. verticillata var. crispa have rarely been used in medicine. And Abutili Semen has been another medicinal material with different efficacy since the collection of Newly Revised Materia Medica in the Tang dynasty. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the cultivation of Kuicai has been decreasing, while A. theophrasti is more common and easy to obtain, and Abutili Semen and Malvae Semen are similar in morphology and confused, which should be corrected. In addition, Malvae Fructus is a Mongolian customary medicinal herb, which is different from the traditional use of seeds in traditional Chinese medicine. Kuicai, as an important vegetable in history, was widely cultivated and gradually shrunk after the Song dynasty, it is now mainly produced in southern provinces. The quality evaluation of Malvae Semen is better for those with dry bodies, full grain, grayish brown color, no mud, and no impurities. The harvesting is generally in the autumn and winter. After drying, it is seeded, sieved peel and impurities, mashed, or slightly stir-fried to yellow-white color with gentle fire. It is sweet, cold and slippery in nature and taste, with the main effects of laxation, diuresis, lactation and elimination of swelling. The efficacy of Abutili Semen is clearing heat and removing toxicity, promoting diuresis and removing nebula, the efficacy is quite different from that of Malvae Semen. Based on the results of textual research, it is suggested that M. verticillata var. crispa should be used as the medicinal source of Malvae Semen in the development of famous classical formulas, the corresponding processing methods should be selected according to the requirements of drug processing in the formulas, while the raw products are recommended to be used if the processing is not specified.
6.Mechanism of Liangfang Wenjing Decoction in Regulating Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress to Reduce Apoptosis and Alleviate Ovarian Microvascular Injury in Rats with Cold Coagulation and Blood Stasis Syndrome
Tianyuan LYU ; Xueyan MA ; Yue HU ; Liqun FENG ; Xiaodan SONG ; Lianmin MEI ; Xiumei CHENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(20):103-114
ObjectiveTo observe ovarian microvascular damage in rats with cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome and to explore the mechanism by which Liangfang Wenjing decoction improves this condition in rats. MethodsFifty SPF female SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, low-dose (8.1 g·kg-1) and high-dose groups (16.2 g·kg-1) of Liangfang Wenjing decoction, and a 4-phenylbutyric acid (0.1 g·kg-1) group, with 10 rats in each group. The ice-water bath method was employed to establish the rat model of cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome. Concurrent with modeling, Liangfang Wenjing decoction was administered continuously for 21 days, once daily. The rats' syndrome manifestations and estrous cycles were recorded. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect serum reproductive hormone levels and levels of endothelin-1 (ET-1), nitric oxide (NO), thrombomodulin (TM), and von Willebrand factor (vWF) in ovarian tissue. Prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), thrombin time (TT), and fibrinogen (FIB) were measured. The ovarian microcirculatory blood perfusion was detected by laser speckle contrast imaging. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe the ovarian histopathology, flow cytometry to detect ovarian apoptosis rate, and transmission electron microscopy to observe the ultrastructure of ovarian microvascular endothelial cells. Western blot was employed to detect the protein expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), phosphorylated eNOS (p-eNOS), Caspase-3, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP), inositol-requiring enzyme1α (IRE1α), p-IRE1α, apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1), p-ASK1, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and p-JNK. Immunofluorescence was used to detect ovarian Bax and Bcl-2 expression in microvascular endothelial cells. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed signs of cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome, prolonged estrus cycles, and reproductive hormone disorders. Histopathological results revealed a decrease in follicle counts at all stages and disorganized granulosa cell arrangement. Ovarian microcirculatory perfusion was significantly decreased (P<0.01). PT, APTT, and TT were reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01), while FIB levels were increased (P<0.05). In ovarian tissue, NO content was decreased, while ET-1, vWF, and TM levels were increased significantly (P<0.01). The apoptosis rate of ovarian cells was markedly increased (P<0.01). Furthermore, p-eNOS/eNOS and Bcl-2 were decreased (P<0.05), whereas Bax, cleaved-Caspase-3/Caspase-3, GRP78, CHOP, p-IRE1α/IRE1α, p-ASK1/ASK1, and p-JNK/JNK expression showed significant increases (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Liangfang Wenjing decoction intervention alleviated the symptoms of cold coagulation and blood stasis, gradually restored the estrus cycle, and improved ovarian histopathology and endothelial cell ultrastructure. Microcirculatory blood perfusion was significantly elevated (P<0.05). NO content in ovarian tissue was elevated, while ET-1, vWF, and TM levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The p-eNOS/eNOS ratio and Bcl-2 expression were significantly elevated (P<0.05), while the expression of Bax, cleaved-Caspase-3/Caspase-3, GRP78, CHOP, p-IRE1α/IRE1α, p-ASK1/ASK1, and p-JNK/JNK was significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionLiangfang Wenjing decoction may regulate the IRE1α/ASK1/JNK signaling pathway to inhibit endoplasmic reticulum stress, attenuate apoptosis, and improve microvascular endothelial injury in ovaries of rats with cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome.
7.Effect of regional leptomeningeal collateral circulation score based on CT angiography and onset-to-reperfusion time on the outcome after endovascular treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Yanchi XU ; Yingge WANG ; Zhensheng LIU ; Yue CHEN ; Ning LYU ; Lanlan CAO ; Tieyu TANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;32(8):561-568
Objective:To investigate the effect of regional leptomeningeal collateral circulation (rLMC) score based on CT angiography (CTA) and onset-to-reperfusion time (OTR) on the outcome after endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with anterior circulation acute large vessel occlusive stroke (ACA-LVOS).Methods:Patients with ACA-LVOS underwent EVT in the Department of Neurology, the Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University from July 2017 to July 2023 were included retrospectively. The rLMC score 0-10 was defined as poor collateral circulation, and 11-20 were defined as good collateral circulation. At 90 days after EVT, the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was used to evaluate the outcome. A score of 0-2 was defined as a good outcome and 3-6 were defined as a poor outcome. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent influencing factors of the outcome after EVT. Results:A total of 144 patients with ACA-LVOS underwent EVT were enrolled, including 78 males (54.2%), median aged 73 years. The median baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was 16, the median baseline Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) was 9, and the median OTR was 330.5 minutes. Eighty patients (55.6%) had good collateral circulation, 63 (43.8%) had poor outcome, including 13 deaths. Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in hypertension, previous stroke history, smoking, triglycerides, baseline NIHSS score, baseline ASPECTS, OTR, and collateral circulation status between the good outcome group and the poor outcome group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that good collateral circulation (odds ratio [ OR] 0.223, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 0.077-0.643; P=0.005) was an independent predictor of good outcome. In the poor collateral circulation group, longer OTR was an independent predictor of poor outcome ( OR 1.020, 95% CI 1.008-1.032; P=0.001). In the good collateral circulation group, longer OTR was not an independent risk factor for poor outcome ( OR 1.005, 95% CI 1.000-1.010; P=0.062). Conclusion:rLMC score based on CTA and OTR are the independent predictors of the outcome after EVT in patients with ACA-LVOS.
8.Study of the correlation between red blood cell distribution width,systemic immune-inflammation index with major depressive disorder
Man JIN ; Hao LIANG ; Shipan ZHANG ; Xueru ZHANG ; Peng JING ; Yue YANG ; Chunyang WANG ; Peiyuan LYU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2024;50(7):409-414
Objective To investigate the correlation between red blood cell distribution width(RDW),systemic immune-inflammation index(SII)and major depressive disorder(MDD).Methods The clinical data of 176 MDD patients hospitalized in the clinical psychology department of our hospital from 2020 to 2022 and 209 non-MDD comparators who were routinely examined in Hebei General Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.Blood analysis was conducted to obtain values of RDW,SII,and red blood cell distribution width/platelet ratio(RPR).The data was used to plot the receiver operator characteristic(ROC)curve to determine the optimal threshold and the area under the curve(AUC)for RDW to discriminate between patients and controls.Result Patients in the MDD group had significantly higher RDW[median and quartiles:13.20(12.70,13.98)vs.12.80(12.40,13.35)],and SII levels[median and quartiles 510.87(350.95,878.12)vs.405.33(313.74,539.92)]compared with those in non-MDD group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in RPR between the two groups(P>0.05).Multifactorial logistic regression analysis showed that RDW was positively correlated with MDD after adjusting for confounders(OR=3.086,95% CI:1.926-4.944).ROC curve showed that the optimal threshold for RDW to differentiate the risk of developing MDD was 12.85,with an AUC of 0.647(95% CI:0.592-0.702;P<0.001).Conclusion Present study shows that high RDW is a risk factor for the occurrence of MDD and an important parameter for the risk of developing depression.
9.Research progress on breed characteristics and germplasm resources itilization of Zi goose
Mingdong HUO ; Jiaqiang DONG ; Ping LI ; Wenkai GUO ; Zhifeng CHEN ; Zhigang MA ; Nian-Dong WEI ; Yue ZOU ; Hong ZHANG ; Zhiqiang WANG ; Haotian YANG ; Caihong HAO ; Mingzhe LYU ; Yuxiang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(11):2496-2501
Zi goose is a small local variety with high fecundity,good meat quality,roughage resist-ance,strong adaptability and excellent down quality.It is an excellent female parent for cross breeding among varieties.With the rapid development of goose industry,the variety of Zi goose has not been well protected,the variety is hybrid and degraded seriously,and the number of pure Zi goose is decreasing day by day.This paper reviewed the research progress on the breeding distribu-tion and preservation status of Zi goose and the variety characteristics of Zi goose,in order to pro-vide reference for the research,protection and utilization of germplasm resources of Zi goose and the stable development of goose industry.
10.Preliminary analysis of the application of rapid immunohistochemistry in frozen pathological diagnosis of prostate biopsy tissues
Shuaitao XIONG ; Miao WANG ; Longteng LIU ; Zhengtong LYU ; Huimin HOU ; Jia CHEN ; Xin DING ; Yue WANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Ming LIU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2024;45(5):379-385
Objective:To investigate the accuracy and feasibility of applying rapid immunohistochemistry(IHC) with CK5/6 antibodies in prostate biopsy tissues to assist frozen pathology diagnosis.Methods:The data of 41 patients who underwent prostate puncture and frozen tissue rapid IHC with CK5/6 antibody in Beijing Hospital from October 2022 to April 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The median age of the patients was 76 (69, 79) years old, and the median PSA value was 12.37 (7.07, 26.17) ng/ml.The Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) scores of the target lesions were all ≥3. The PI-RADS score of 9 patients(21.95%) was 3, 15 (36.59%) was 4, and 17(41.46%) was 5. The median diameter of the lesions in the MRI examination was 1.40 (1.09, 2.20) cm.Fourteen lesions (34.14%) were located in the migratory zone, 23 (56.10%) were located in the peripheral zone, and 4 (9.76%) involved both peripheral and migratory zone lesions. Transperineal cognitive fusion targeted combined systematic biopsy was used, and intraoperatively, 1 additional needle was taken from each of the target and non-target areas for frozen pathology section, and hematoxylin eosin(HE) staining and rapid IHC staining with CK5/6 antibody was performed, then the frozen remaining tissue was HE staining and CK5/6 IHC staining. Data such as HE and rapid IHC results of frozen pathology sections and HE and IHC results of routine sections of the frozen remaining tissues, International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) grading groupings(GG), and actual diagnostic results of targeted combined systematic puncture were recorded. Using the routine IHC results of the same needle tissue as the gold standard, the sensitivity and positive predictive value of applying rapid IHC frozen pathology to diagnose prostate cancer and the accuracy of its pathological GG were analyzed.Results:Among the 41 patients, a total of 35 cases were diagnosed with prostate cancer(PCa) by HE staining in frozen section of target tissue, with a positivity rate of 85.37%(35/41). Among these, there were 17 cases (48.57%) in ISUP GG 1, 8 cases (22.86%) in GG 2, 4 cases (11.43%) in GG 3, and 6 cases (17.14%) in GG 4 to 5. In addition, a total of 35 cases were diagnosed with PCa by HE staining in frozen remaining section of target tissue, with a positivity rate of 85.37%(35/41). Among these, there were 17 cases (48.57%) in ISUP GG 1, 8 cases (22.86%) in GG 2, 4 cases (11.43%) in GG 3, and 6 cases (17.14%) in GG 4 to 5. The results of rapid IHC of target tissue: 35 cases were negative for CK5/6 expression and 6 cases were positive. The results of routine IHC of target tissue: 35 cases were negative for CK5/6 expression and 6 cases were positive. The results of rapid IHC of non-target tissue: 12 cases were negative for CK5/6 expression and 29 cases were positive. The results of routine IHC of non-target tissue: 12 cases were negative for CK5/6 expression and 29 cases were positive. Thirty-five cases of target tissue rapid IHC diagnosis of PCa were in complete agreement with routine IHC diagnosis, with a false-positive rate of 0, a sensitivity of 100.00% (35/35) and a positive predictive value of 100.00% (35/35). Twelve cases of non-target tissue rapid IHC diagnosis of PCa were in complete agreement with routine IHC diagnosis, with a false-positive rate of 0, a sensitivity of 100.00% (35/35), and a positive predictive value of 100.00% (12/12).Conclusions:The preliminarily study results confirmed that the application of rapid IHC with CK5/6 antibodies in prostate biopsy tissues assisted frozen pathology diagnosis with high accuracy, but the reliability of rapid IHC technology in assisting frozen pathological diagnosis during puncture surgery still needs further validation through large sample size prospective studies.

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