1.Regulatory Effect of Danhe Granules on Oxidative Stress in Rats with Mixed Hyperlipidemia
Jingke MENG ; Susu LIU ; Pan GAO ; Mingjiao JIA ; Bochao JIA ; Qingzheng XING ; Yulong CHEN ; Wei WANG ; Xinlou CHAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):112-122
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic mechanism of Danhe granules in treating mixed hyperlipidemia based on network pharmacology, as well as animal and cell experiments. MethodsThe active compounds and targets of Danhe granules were screened using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) and the Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ETCM). Related targets for mixed hyperlipidemia were obtained from the GeneCards database. The intersecting targets were subjected to Gene Ontology (GO) functional annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. A high-fat model was established in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) induced by palmitic acid (PA), followed by intervention with Danhe granules to assess intracellular lipid accumulation and oxidative stress levels. A mixed hyperlipidemia rat model was also established and divided into low-, medium-, and high-dose Danhe granules groups (1.134, 2.268, and 4.536 g·kg-1, respectively), as well as a positive control group treated with pravastatin sodium (4.020 mg·kg-1). After eight weeks of intervention, serum lipid levels, inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indices, and the expression of key hepatic lipid metabolism-related proteins were determined. ResultsNetwork pharmacology identified 93 intersecting targets between Danhe granules and mixed hyperlipidemia, with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and IL-1B among the key nodes. The PPAR signaling pathway, AGE/RAGE signaling pathway, lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were among the most significantly enriched pathways. Cellular experiments demonstrated that Danhe granules significantly reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels while increasing catalase (CAT) activity (P<0.05), thereby alleviating intracellular lipid accumulation and triglyceride (TG) content in HepG2. In animal experiments, Danhe granules markedly decreased serum total cholesterol (TC), TG, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels (P<0.05), reduced hepatic MDA levels, and elevated superoxide dismutase (SOD) and CAT levels. Histological analysis showed alleviation of hepatic steatosis, upregulation of hepatic PPARA and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) expressions, and downregulation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1) expression (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionDanhe granules improve lipid metabolism disorders in mixed hyperlipidemia by reducing MDA levels, enhancing SOD and CAT activities, scavenging excessive ROS, inhibiting oxidative stress, and mitigating liver injury. The underlying mechanism may involve the upregulation of PPARA and LPL and the suppression of SREBP1 expression.
2.Regulatory Effect of Danhe Granules on Oxidative Stress in Rats with Mixed Hyperlipidemia
Jingke MENG ; Susu LIU ; Pan GAO ; Mingjiao JIA ; Bochao JIA ; Qingzheng XING ; Yulong CHEN ; Wei WANG ; Xinlou CHAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):112-122
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic mechanism of Danhe granules in treating mixed hyperlipidemia based on network pharmacology, as well as animal and cell experiments. MethodsThe active compounds and targets of Danhe granules were screened using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) and the Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ETCM). Related targets for mixed hyperlipidemia were obtained from the GeneCards database. The intersecting targets were subjected to Gene Ontology (GO) functional annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. A high-fat model was established in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) induced by palmitic acid (PA), followed by intervention with Danhe granules to assess intracellular lipid accumulation and oxidative stress levels. A mixed hyperlipidemia rat model was also established and divided into low-, medium-, and high-dose Danhe granules groups (1.134, 2.268, and 4.536 g·kg-1, respectively), as well as a positive control group treated with pravastatin sodium (4.020 mg·kg-1). After eight weeks of intervention, serum lipid levels, inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indices, and the expression of key hepatic lipid metabolism-related proteins were determined. ResultsNetwork pharmacology identified 93 intersecting targets between Danhe granules and mixed hyperlipidemia, with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and IL-1B among the key nodes. The PPAR signaling pathway, AGE/RAGE signaling pathway, lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were among the most significantly enriched pathways. Cellular experiments demonstrated that Danhe granules significantly reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels while increasing catalase (CAT) activity (P<0.05), thereby alleviating intracellular lipid accumulation and triglyceride (TG) content in HepG2. In animal experiments, Danhe granules markedly decreased serum total cholesterol (TC), TG, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels (P<0.05), reduced hepatic MDA levels, and elevated superoxide dismutase (SOD) and CAT levels. Histological analysis showed alleviation of hepatic steatosis, upregulation of hepatic PPARA and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) expressions, and downregulation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1) expression (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionDanhe granules improve lipid metabolism disorders in mixed hyperlipidemia by reducing MDA levels, enhancing SOD and CAT activities, scavenging excessive ROS, inhibiting oxidative stress, and mitigating liver injury. The underlying mechanism may involve the upregulation of PPARA and LPL and the suppression of SREBP1 expression.
3.Study on efficacy and prognosis of dapagliflozin combined with sacubitril valsartan in treating non-reduced ejection fraction type heart failure
Xiaogang YANG ; Jiandong XING ; Yun ZHANG ; Yulong XING
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(2):425-429
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of dapagliflozin combined with sacubitril-valsar-tan in the treatment of non-reduced ejection fraction type heart failure(non-HFrEF).Methods A total of 120 patients with non-HFrEF diagnosed and treated in this hospital from January to December 2022 were selected as the study subjects and divided into the observation group and control group by the random number method,60 cases in each group.The both groups were treated with conventional treatments such as β-receptor blockers and diuretics,the patients in the control group were treated with sacubitril-valsartan(Noxinto),and the pa-tients in the observation group were treated with dapagliflozin on the basis of the control group for 6 months.The clinical efficacy,serum N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide precursor(NT-proBNP),hypersensitivity-C-reactive protein(hs-CRP),serum creatinine(SCr),serum potassium,cardiac color Doppler ultrasound param-eters,6 min walk test(6MWT)distance before treatment and in 6 months after treatment,and the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)during treatment were compared between the two groups.Re-sults After 6 months of treatment,the total effective rate in the observation group was 93.3%,which was higher than 80%in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P=0.032).After 6 months of treatment,the levels of NT-proBNP and hs-CRP in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment,moreover the observation group was lower than the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After 6 months of treatment,LVEF and 6MWT dis-tance in the two groups were increased compared with those before treatment,LVEDV and LVESV were de-creased compared with those before treatment,moreover the change amplitude of the above indexes in the ob-servation group were greater than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The incidence rate of MACE in the observation group was lower than that in the control group(16.7%vs.5.0%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Dapagliflozin combined with sacubitril-valsartan in the treatment of non-HFrEF could significantly reduce the levels of NT-proBNP and hs-CRP,improve the cardiac function,increase the exercise tolerance,decrease the incidence rate of MACE and improve the prognosis.
4.Chinese guidelines for community cognitive function screening and management(2025 edition)
Hualu YANG ; Chunyan LIU ; Pan WANG ; Yan XING ; Yulong WANG ; Luping SONG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(11):1472-1490
Cognitive dysfunction has emerged as a significant health challenge in aging societies, among which Alzheimer's disease(AD)and related dementia have become one of the leading causes of death among the elderly.These diseases are characterized by insidious onset and progressive deterioration, often reaching irreversible advanced stages at initial diagnosis, making early detection and prevention imperative.As the frontline of public health management, communities bear the responsibility for screening and managing major chronic diseases.However, community-based cognitive screening in China still remains in its nascent stages, lacking systematic management and prevention guidelines.This guideline, established under a multidisciplinary collaborative framework and adhering to evidence-based medicine principles, systematically reviews and analyzes the latest clinical evidence worldwide.Utilizing the GRADE(Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation)system to evaluate evidence quality and following the RIGHT(Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare)statement for standardized guideline development, it ultimately presents 17 recommendations through three rounds of Delphi expert consultations.The core recommendations of this guideline is mainly to use digital cognitive scales to conduct large-scale community cognitive screening for the active individuals aged 60 or above.Stratification and staging should be performed based on screening results, and digital cognitive files with quantified risk factor grading should be established, followed by the formulation of personalized artificial intelligence(AI)prevention and control programs.This guide is the first in China and internationally to propose a quantitative grading system for low, medium, and high-risk factors associated with AD and vascular dementia(VD). It aims to provide standardized principles and practical pathways to advance China's ambitious goals: achieving ≥80% public awareness of dementia prevention knowledge, ≥80% cognitive screening rate among the elderly, ≥80% intervention guidance rate for at-risk populations, and ≥50% medical consultation rate for suspected cognitive impairment cases.
5.Chinese guidelines for community cognitive function screening and management(2025 edition)
Hualu YANG ; Chunyan LIU ; Pan WANG ; Yan XING ; Yulong WANG ; Luping SONG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(11):1472-1490
Cognitive dysfunction has emerged as a significant health challenge in aging societies, among which Alzheimer's disease(AD)and related dementia have become one of the leading causes of death among the elderly.These diseases are characterized by insidious onset and progressive deterioration, often reaching irreversible advanced stages at initial diagnosis, making early detection and prevention imperative.As the frontline of public health management, communities bear the responsibility for screening and managing major chronic diseases.However, community-based cognitive screening in China still remains in its nascent stages, lacking systematic management and prevention guidelines.This guideline, established under a multidisciplinary collaborative framework and adhering to evidence-based medicine principles, systematically reviews and analyzes the latest clinical evidence worldwide.Utilizing the GRADE(Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation)system to evaluate evidence quality and following the RIGHT(Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare)statement for standardized guideline development, it ultimately presents 17 recommendations through three rounds of Delphi expert consultations.The core recommendations of this guideline is mainly to use digital cognitive scales to conduct large-scale community cognitive screening for the active individuals aged 60 or above.Stratification and staging should be performed based on screening results, and digital cognitive files with quantified risk factor grading should be established, followed by the formulation of personalized artificial intelligence(AI)prevention and control programs.This guide is the first in China and internationally to propose a quantitative grading system for low, medium, and high-risk factors associated with AD and vascular dementia(VD). It aims to provide standardized principles and practical pathways to advance China's ambitious goals: achieving ≥80% public awareness of dementia prevention knowledge, ≥80% cognitive screening rate among the elderly, ≥80% intervention guidance rate for at-risk populations, and ≥50% medical consultation rate for suspected cognitive impairment cases.
6.Clinical characteristics of patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated with Coronavirus Disease 2019
Cheng YU ; Hao CHEN ; Feng DONG ; Xing LI ; Yulong LIU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(15):43-48
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and prognostic outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods A retrospective study was conducted in 76 patients with acute myocardial infarction. Based on the presence of COVID-19, they were divided into the COVID-19 group (
7.Efficacy and safety of tenofovir amibufenamide in the treatment of patients over 65 years of age with chronic hepatitis B
Sasa CHU ; Xing LIU ; Cheng XU ; Guozheng QIU ; Yao XU ; Jing DENG ; Meili FU ; Yulong PENG ; Feng GAO
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2024;32(10):904-909
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of tenofovir amibufenamide in patients over 65 years old with chronic hepatitis B and liver cirrhosis.Methods:We recruited 45 patients in Linyi People's Hospital with chronic hepatitis B and liver cirrhosis who were treated with TMF antiviral therapy for 48 weeks, compared the virologic response rate and HBV DNA decrease level at 12, 24 and 48 weeks, and the changes in hepatitis B surface antigen, alanine aminotransferase, glomerular filtration rate, creatinine, triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, serum phosphorus and blood lipids, and the changes in ALT normalization rate at 48 weeks. P<0.05 was statistically significant. Results:The age of the enrolled patients was 69.0 (67.0, 72.5) years. At 12, 24, and 48 weeks of treatment, the complete virological response rates were 32.4% (12/37), 70.0% (28/40), and 84.6% (33/39) respectively, and the level of HBV DNA decreased from baseline ( P<0.05). After 48 weeks of treatment, the level of HBsAg decreased ( P<0.05), and there was no negative HBsAg conversion and seroconversion. After 48 weeks of treatment, the level of ALT decreased ( P<0.05). At 48 weeks of treatment, the rates of ALT reverted to normality were 88.9% (16/18) and 70.4% (19/27), respectively. There was no significant difference in the levels of glomerular filtration rate, creatinine, phosphorus, triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol estimated at baseline before and after treatment ( P>0.05), and no serious adverse events were observed. Conclusions:For patients over 65 years old with chronic hepatitis B and liver cirrhosis, TMF can significantly inhibit HBV DNA replication, and the ALT normalization rate is high and well tolerated.
8.Mechanism of cigarette smoke extract stimulate alveolar macrophages at different times influencing efferocytosis and phagocytosis function based on PPARγ signaling pathway
Zhexu ZHOU ; Xing CHEN ; Xing WANG ; Yiwan SHANG ; Yang LIU ; Yulong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(7):1364-1372
Objective:To observe the stimulation of cigarette smoke extract(CSE)at different times influencing the alveolar macrophage efferocytosis and phagocytosis function,and to explore the effect of CSE on inflammatory response in lung diseases and molecular mechanism.Methods:Rat alveolar macrophages NR8383 were intervened with 10%CSE for 6 h,12 h,24 h,48 h,divided into 6 h blank control group,6 h-10%CSE group,12 h blank control group,12 h-10%CSE group,24 h blank control group,24 h-10%CSE group,48 h blank control group,48 h-10%CSE group.10%CSE intervention 12 h in combination with PPAR inhibitor/ago-nist,divided into PPAR inhibitor group and PPAR agonist group.Alamar Blue colorimetry was used to detect the proliferation and toxi-city of PPAR agonist on NR8383 cells.Flow cytometry was used to detect the efferocytosis and phagocytosis of NR8383 cells,and M1 and M2 polarizations.The contents of TNF-α,TGF-β1 and MFG-E8 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Western blot was used to detect the expressions of PPARγ and CD36 protein.mRNA expressions of PPARγ and CD36 were detected by qPCR.Results:After 6 hours of 10%CSE stimulation,the phagocytosis and efferocytosis of NR8383 cells were increased,the expression of PPARγ was down-regulated,the expression of CD36 mRNA was increased,and the expressions of TNF-α,TGF-β1 and MFG-E8 were increased,but there was no obvious polarization direction.After 12 hours CSE stimulation,the efferocytosis and phagocytosis functione of NR8383 cells were significantly decreased,the expressions of PPARγ and CD36 were significantly down-regulated,the expression of TNF-α was increased,the expressions of TGF-β1 and MFG-E8 were decreased,and the cells were polarized to M1-type macrophages.After 24 hours of intervention,the efferocytosis rate of NR8383 cells were decreased,but the phagocytosis function of E.coli was increased,the expression of PPARγ was down-regulated,the expressions of CD36 protein was decreased,the expression of TNF-α was decreased,while there was no statistical difference,the expressions of TGF-β1 and MFG-E8 were still decreased,and there was obvious tendency of M1 polarization.After 48 h,the efferocytosis rate of NR8383 cells were still decreased,but the phagocy-tosis ability was significantly increased,the expression of PPARγ was significantly decreased,the expression of CD36 was significantly increased,the expression of TNF-α was decreased,the expressions of TGF-β1 and MFG-E8 were increased,and the polarization of macrophages towards M1 and M2 were increased.After 12 h stimulation with 10%CSE combined with PPAR agonist and inhibitor,it was found that PPAR agonist enhanced the efferocytosis and phagocytosis of NR8383 cells,up-regulated the expression of PPARγ and CD36,inhibited the expression of inflammatory factor TNF-α,and promoted the expressions of anti-inflammatory factor TGF-β1 and cytokinesis cofactor MFG-E8.Conclusion:With the stimulation time of CSE,alveolar macrophages gradually change from the activated state of early inflammatory response to chronic inflammatory response,which leads to alveolar macrophage efferocytosis and phagocyto-sis dysfunction,and the mechanism is related to the inhibition of PPARγ pathway.
9.Icariin Ameliorates Efferocytosis Dysfunction of Alveolar Macrophages Stimulated by Cigarette Smoke Extract via PPARγ Signaling Pathway
Zhexu ZHOU ; Yingshuo WU ; Xing CHEN ; Xing WANG ; Yang LIU ; Xiaobo HU ; Yaru LIU ; Yulong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(22):47-55
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of icariin in ameliorating efferocytosis dysfunction and inflammatory response of alveolar macrophages induced by cigarette smoke extract via the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) signaling pathway. MethodThe untreated rat alveolar macrophages (NR8383) were taken as the blank group. The NR8383 cells treated with 10% cigarette smoke extract were divided into model, low-, medium-, and high-dose (10, 20, 40 μmol·L-1) icariin, PPARγ inhibitor, and PPARγ inhibitor + low-, medium-, and high-dose icariin groups. Alamar blue colorimetry was employed to examine the proliferation and toxicity of icariin on NR8383 cells. The efferocytosis rate of NR8383 cells was detected by flow cytometry. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to measure the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and milk fat globule-epidermal growth factor 8 (MFG-E8). Western blot and Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) were employed to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively, of PPARγ, CD36, and RAS-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1). ResultThe efferocytosis dysfunction model of NR8383 was established with the cigarette smoke extract. Compared with the blank control group, the model group showed decreased efferocytosis rate (P<0.05), elevated TNF-α level (P<0.05), lowered TGF-β1 and MFG-E8 levels (P<0.01), and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of PPARγ, CD36, and Rac1 (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the treatment with icariin increased the efferocytosis rate (P<0.05, P<0.01), lowered the TNF-α level (P<0.01), elevated TGF-β1 and MFG-E8 levels (P<0.05), and up-regulated the protein and mRNA levels of PPARγ, CD36, and Rac1 (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with icariin alone, PPARγ inhibitor + icariin decreased the efferocytosis rate (P<0.05) and down-regulated the protein and mRNA levels of PPARγ (P<0.05, P<0.01). In addition, PPARγ inhibitor + low-dose icariin down-regulated the protein level of CD36 (P<0.01) and PPARγ inhibitor + low-/medium-dose icariin up-regulated the protein level of Rac1 (P<0.05). ConclusionIcariin ameliorates the cigarette smoke extract-induced efferocytosis dysfunction of alveolar macrophage by regulating the PPARγ signaling pathway and cytoskeletal structure rearrangement.
10.Evaluation and analysis on diagnostic criteria for common occupational radiation-induced diseases among radiation workers in some provinces and cities of China
Wei GUO ; Fengling ZHAO ; Zhiwei XING ; Ling HE ; Wei LIU ; Yulong LIU ; Shouzheng WANG ; Zaiqing HE ; Wei CHEN ; Guizhi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2023;43(8):620-626
Objective:To investigate the application of diagnostic criteria for common occupational radiation-induced diseases to radiation workers, in order to provide a basis for the revision, publicity and standardization of the standards.Methods:Radiation workers were selected from 1 city, 7 provinces and 1 corporation by using cluster random sampling method from January 2021 to May 2021. Awareness of the criteria and the effects of ionizing radiation, and the suggestions for diagnostic works were investigated and analyzed.Results:A total of 2 839 radiation workers were investigated. There were differences in the awareness of different diagnostic criteria, the inclusions in complex diagnostic criteria, the materials required for applying for diagnosis, and the ways of knowing the diagnostic criteria( χ2=416.06, 2 924.14, 83.45, 895.67, 815.94, P<0.001). The correct understanding rates of deterministic effects and stochastic effects were 80.63% and 43.64%, respectively. The acceptance rates in applicable materials were 96.79% for occupational exposure history, 94.72% for occupational health monitoring records and 93.55% for individual monitoring of occupational exposure, respectively. Pre-employment training rate was 80.20%, on-job training rate was 81.19%, and untrained rate was 3.77%. The suggestions to the diagnosis of occupational radiation-induced diseases are to strengthen training, pay attention to individual monitoring, occupational health examination, and strengthen health supervision and law enforcement. Conclusions:Radiation workers have a low awareness rate of certain diagnostic standards and a high awareness rate of diagnostic procedures. Publicity and training of health effects of ionizing radiation and diagnostic criteria of occupational radiation-induced diseases should be strengthened. Diagnostic procedure should be optimized.


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