1.Expert consensus on perioperative nursing care for myasthenia gravis patients undergoing thymectomy
Huimin DONG ; Ting ZHOU ; Yingmei ZHONG ; Wei LI ; Xiaoyan LI ; Chunfang ZHANG ; Guoyan QI ; Yangchun LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(01):1-12
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by impaired neuromuscular transmission. Thymectomy is one of the therapeutic options for acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive myasthenia gravis patients. The quality of perioperative care is directly associated with surgical safety and patient outcomes. However, there is currently a lack of specialized nursing consensus or guidelines specifically addressing the care of these patients domestically or internationally. To promote the standardization and normalization of perioperative nursing care for myasthenia gravis patients undergoing thymectomy and to ensure treatment efficacy, a panel of 57 experts from relevant fields was convened. Based on evidence-based medicine and clinical practice experience, discussions were held on various aspects including condition assessment, nutritional support, medication management, and airway care, resulting in a consensus with 18 final recommendations by using the Delphi method through two rounds of expert consultation. This consensus aims to provide a scientific reference for the perioperative nursing care of myasthenia gravis patients undergoing thymectomy.
2.Association between small vulnerable newborn phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year: a prospective cohort study
Jinhua LU ; Songying SHEN ; Wujiangyuan HE ; Fengjuan ZHOU ; Xiaoyan XIA ; Minshan LU ; Jianrong HE ; Huimin XIA ; Xiu QIU ; Wenhao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2026;64(1):52-60
Objective:To investigate the association between small vulnerable newborn (SVN) phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted. A total of 25 860 singleton infants from "The Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study" who completed the Gesell developmental scale assessment at 1 year of age between January 2013 and June 2025 were included. Maternal sociodemographic characteristics, and other information were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and maternal pregnancy-related information and neonatal birth data were extracted from medical records. Global developmental delay (GDD) was defined as a developmental quotient below 86 in ≥3 domains of the Gesell developmental scale, which assesses the adaptive, gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social domains. The random forest algorithm was employed for missing data imputation. Based on prematurity, small for gestational age (SGA), and low birth weight (LBW), newborns were categorized into 6 phenotypes: preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-appropriate for gestational age (AGA)-LBW, preterm-AGA-nonLBW, term-SGA-LBW, term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only, and term-AGA-nonLBW phenotype. Among these, the first 5 were classified as SVN phenotypes, and the last one served as the reference group. Inter-group comparisons were performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), χ2 tests, or Kruskal-Wallis test, as appropriate.?? Multivariable robust Poisson regression models were applied to analyze the association of different SVN phenotypes with the risks of GDD and developmental delays in specific domains, with stratified analyses by sex. Results:Among the 25 860 infants, 13 719 (53.1%) were male and 12 141 (46.9%) were female. The gestational age at birth was 39.4 (38.6, 40.0) weeks. The overall detection rate of GDD at 1 year of age was 3.7% (962/25 860). The rates of delay across developmental domains, in descending order, language in 8 134 cases (31.5%), gross motor in 4 488 cases (17.4%), personal-social in 1 271 cases (4.9%), adaptive in 1 262 cases (4.9%), and fine motor in 621 cases (2.4%). Compared with the reference group, preterm-AGA-LBW, preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-AGA-noneLBW, and term-SGA-LBW phenotypes were all associated with an increased risk of GDD, with the adjusted RR (95% CI) of 6.07(5.01-7.35), 4.81(3.11-7.46), 2.10(1.54-2.88) and 1.89(1.29-2.76) respectively.The preterm-AGA-noneLBW phenotype was all associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, language and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.05). The term-SGA-LBW phenotype was associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, fine motor and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.01). Whereas the term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only phenotype showed no statistically association with developmental delay in any functional domain (all P≥0.05). Conclusion:The combined classification based on gestational age and birth weight helps identify infants at high risk for neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age, suggesting that it may offer a reference for the rational allocation of clinical resources.
3.Circulating inflammatory proteins and myocardial hypertrophy:large sample analysis of European populations from GWAS Catalog and FinnGen databases
Yu DING ; Jingwen CHEN ; Xiuyan CHEN ; Huimin SHI ; Yudie YANG ; Meiqi ZHOU ; Shuai CUI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(4):1047-1057
BACKGROUND:Myocardial hypertrophy often leads to severe cardiovascular diseases and is difficult to diagnose due to its early stages being hard to detect.Circulating inflammatory proteins have been found to be significantly associated with cardiovascular diseases,yet the specific mechanisms linking them to myocardial hypertrophy remain unclear.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between circulating proteins and myocardial hypertrophy using multiple Mendelian randomization approaches.METHODS:Utilizing data from 91 circulating inflammatory proteins in the GWAS Catalog database and the latest myocardial hypertrophy data from the R11 FinnGen database,we employed bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization,multivariate Mendelian randomization,and Genome-Wide Association Studies co-localization to investigate the causal relationship between circulating inflammatory proteins and myocardial hypertrophy.The accuracy of the results was verified through sensitivity tests including MR-PRESSO,Cochran's Q test,MR-Egger intercept assessment,leave-one-out analysis,and funnel plot analysis.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the results of two-sample Mendelian randomization,the primary method used for evaluation was the Inverse Variance Weighting(IVW)approach.It was found that the level of T-cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoform(IVW:P=0.046,OR=0.74,95%Cl:0.66-1.00),level of slit chemokine(IVW:P=2.1×10-2,OR=0.74,95%CI:0.556-0.95),level of Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptor(IVW:P=3.7×10-4,OR=0.66,95%CI:0.49-0.87),level of interleukin-2(IVW:P=3.8×103,OR=0.667,95%CI:0.50-0.88),and sulfotransferase 1A1(IVW:P=1.42×102,OR=0.80,95%CI:0.67-0.96)had a unidirectional causal effect on cardiac hypertrophy.(2)Among the findings in multivariate Mendelian randomization,the levels of the CD6 isoform of T-cell surface glycoprotein(IVW:P=1.39×102,OR=0.81,95%CI:0.69-0.96)and the levels of Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptor(IVW:P=3.7×10-2,OR=0.73,95%CI:0.55-0.98)were positive,indicating that the results remained significant after excluding the effects of other circulating inflammatory proteins that had an impact on myocardial hypertrophy.(3)In colocalization,T-cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoform levels had H3+H4=0.96,with the most significant single nucleotide polymorphism being rs59570070,suggesting an intrinsic link between T-cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoform levels and myocardial hypertrophy.(4)Sensitivity results showed no abnormalities,indicating no heterogeneity or pleiotropic effects influencing the results.(5)These results verified that T cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoforms,Slit chemokine,Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptors,interleukin-2,and sulfotransferase 1A1 had a unidirectional causal effect on myocardial hypertrophy.T cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoforms and Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptors had the deepest impact,suggesting that there may be related pathways between T cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoforms and myocardial hypertrophy.Mendelian randomization studies require large amounts of clinical data and therefore often use European samples from international databases for analysis.Since this analytical method has significant advantages in causal inference,precision medicine,and cross-population validation,its research results still hold great significance for the medical development in China.As Mendelian randomization research deepens,it also promotes the collection and analysis of clinical data in China to some extent.In the future,we can further analyze key protein mechanisms,combine multiomics and clinical validation,develop an inflammatory marker monitoring system and novel anti-inflammatory therapies,thereby promoting the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases and the development of personalized medicine.
4.Circulating inflammatory proteins and myocardial hypertrophy:large sample analysis of European populations from GWAS Catalog and FinnGen databases
Yu DING ; Jingwen CHEN ; Xiuyan CHEN ; Huimin SHI ; Yudie YANG ; Meiqi ZHOU ; Shuai CUI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(4):1047-1057
BACKGROUND:Myocardial hypertrophy often leads to severe cardiovascular diseases and is difficult to diagnose due to its early stages being hard to detect.Circulating inflammatory proteins have been found to be significantly associated with cardiovascular diseases,yet the specific mechanisms linking them to myocardial hypertrophy remain unclear.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between circulating proteins and myocardial hypertrophy using multiple Mendelian randomization approaches.METHODS:Utilizing data from 91 circulating inflammatory proteins in the GWAS Catalog database and the latest myocardial hypertrophy data from the R11 FinnGen database,we employed bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization,multivariate Mendelian randomization,and Genome-Wide Association Studies co-localization to investigate the causal relationship between circulating inflammatory proteins and myocardial hypertrophy.The accuracy of the results was verified through sensitivity tests including MR-PRESSO,Cochran's Q test,MR-Egger intercept assessment,leave-one-out analysis,and funnel plot analysis.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the results of two-sample Mendelian randomization,the primary method used for evaluation was the Inverse Variance Weighting(IVW)approach.It was found that the level of T-cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoform(IVW:P=0.046,OR=0.74,95%Cl:0.66-1.00),level of slit chemokine(IVW:P=2.1×10-2,OR=0.74,95%CI:0.556-0.95),level of Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptor(IVW:P=3.7×10-4,OR=0.66,95%CI:0.49-0.87),level of interleukin-2(IVW:P=3.8×103,OR=0.667,95%CI:0.50-0.88),and sulfotransferase 1A1(IVW:P=1.42×102,OR=0.80,95%CI:0.67-0.96)had a unidirectional causal effect on cardiac hypertrophy.(2)Among the findings in multivariate Mendelian randomization,the levels of the CD6 isoform of T-cell surface glycoprotein(IVW:P=1.39×102,OR=0.81,95%CI:0.69-0.96)and the levels of Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptor(IVW:P=3.7×10-2,OR=0.73,95%CI:0.55-0.98)were positive,indicating that the results remained significant after excluding the effects of other circulating inflammatory proteins that had an impact on myocardial hypertrophy.(3)In colocalization,T-cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoform levels had H3+H4=0.96,with the most significant single nucleotide polymorphism being rs59570070,suggesting an intrinsic link between T-cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoform levels and myocardial hypertrophy.(4)Sensitivity results showed no abnormalities,indicating no heterogeneity or pleiotropic effects influencing the results.(5)These results verified that T cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoforms,Slit chemokine,Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptors,interleukin-2,and sulfotransferase 1A1 had a unidirectional causal effect on myocardial hypertrophy.T cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoforms and Delta and Notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptors had the deepest impact,suggesting that there may be related pathways between T cell surface glycoprotein CD6 isoforms and myocardial hypertrophy.Mendelian randomization studies require large amounts of clinical data and therefore often use European samples from international databases for analysis.Since this analytical method has significant advantages in causal inference,precision medicine,and cross-population validation,its research results still hold great significance for the medical development in China.As Mendelian randomization research deepens,it also promotes the collection and analysis of clinical data in China to some extent.In the future,we can further analyze key protein mechanisms,combine multiomics and clinical validation,develop an inflammatory marker monitoring system and novel anti-inflammatory therapies,thereby promoting the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases and the development of personalized medicine.
5.Association between small vulnerable newborn phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year: a prospective cohort study
Jinhua LU ; Songying SHEN ; Wujiangyuan HE ; Fengjuan ZHOU ; Xiaoyan XIA ; Minshan LU ; Jianrong HE ; Huimin XIA ; Xiu QIU ; Wenhao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2026;64(1):52-60
Objective:To investigate the association between small vulnerable newborn (SVN) phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted. A total of 25 860 singleton infants from "The Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study" who completed the Gesell developmental scale assessment at 1 year of age between January 2013 and June 2025 were included. Maternal sociodemographic characteristics, and other information were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and maternal pregnancy-related information and neonatal birth data were extracted from medical records. Global developmental delay (GDD) was defined as a developmental quotient below 86 in ≥3 domains of the Gesell developmental scale, which assesses the adaptive, gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social domains. The random forest algorithm was employed for missing data imputation. Based on prematurity, small for gestational age (SGA), and low birth weight (LBW), newborns were categorized into 6 phenotypes: preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-appropriate for gestational age (AGA)-LBW, preterm-AGA-nonLBW, term-SGA-LBW, term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only, and term-AGA-nonLBW phenotype. Among these, the first 5 were classified as SVN phenotypes, and the last one served as the reference group. Inter-group comparisons were performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), χ2 tests, or Kruskal-Wallis test, as appropriate.?? Multivariable robust Poisson regression models were applied to analyze the association of different SVN phenotypes with the risks of GDD and developmental delays in specific domains, with stratified analyses by sex. Results:Among the 25 860 infants, 13 719 (53.1%) were male and 12 141 (46.9%) were female. The gestational age at birth was 39.4 (38.6, 40.0) weeks. The overall detection rate of GDD at 1 year of age was 3.7% (962/25 860). The rates of delay across developmental domains, in descending order, language in 8 134 cases (31.5%), gross motor in 4 488 cases (17.4%), personal-social in 1 271 cases (4.9%), adaptive in 1 262 cases (4.9%), and fine motor in 621 cases (2.4%). Compared with the reference group, preterm-AGA-LBW, preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-AGA-noneLBW, and term-SGA-LBW phenotypes were all associated with an increased risk of GDD, with the adjusted RR (95% CI) of 6.07(5.01-7.35), 4.81(3.11-7.46), 2.10(1.54-2.88) and 1.89(1.29-2.76) respectively.The preterm-AGA-noneLBW phenotype was all associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, language and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.05). The term-SGA-LBW phenotype was associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, fine motor and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.01). Whereas the term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only phenotype showed no statistically association with developmental delay in any functional domain (all P≥0.05). Conclusion:The combined classification based on gestational age and birth weight helps identify infants at high risk for neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age, suggesting that it may offer a reference for the rational allocation of clinical resources.
6.Mechanism of Wenyang jieyu granules regulating NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 pathway on antidepressant effect in rats
Shuang MENG ; Jie ZHAO ; Xinxin WANG ; Dandan TAN ; Xiaorong ZHOU ; Huimin SUN ; Xiaojuan MA ; Zhenyu FENG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1440-1446
OBJECTIVE To explore the antidepressant mechanism of Wenyang jieyu granules (WYJYG) via the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3)/apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC)/Caspase-1 pathway. METHODS A rat model of depression was established by chronic unpredictable mild stress combined with single-housing for 42 consecutive days.The experiment set up blank group, model group, MCC950 (NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor) group (10 mg/kg), fluoxetine group (positive control,2.08 mg/kg),low-dose WYJYG(3.78 g/kg) and high-dose WYJYG group (7.56 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group. From the 22nd day of the experiment, rats in the fluoxetine group, low-dose and high-dose WYJYG groups were intragastrically administered with the corresponding drugs and intraperitoneally injected with an equal volume of normal saline. Rats in the MCC950 group were intraperitoneally injected with MCC950 at the corresponding concentration and intragastrically administered with an equal volume of distilled water. Rats in the blank group and model group were given an equal volume of distilled water by gavage and an equal volume of normal saline by intraperitoneal injection. All interventions were performed once a day for 21 consecutive days. Behavioral tests were conducted once a week. After the last administration, the contents of ASC, ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba1), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and IL-18 in hippocampal tissues were detected. The protein expressions of NLRP3, cluster of differentiation 68 (CD68), Caspase-1, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein were determined, and neuronal apoptosis was observed. RESULTS After the last administration, compared with the model group, the open-field activity time was significantly prolonged ( P <0.05), and the latency to feed in a novel environment was significantly shortened ( P <0.05) in rats of the high-dose WYJYG group. In hippocampal tissue, the contents of ASC, Iba1, IL-1β, and IL-18, as well as the protein expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and CD68, and the positive rate of neuronal apoptosis were all significantly decreased/downregulated ( P <0.05). Bcl-2 protein expression was significantly upregulated ( P <0.05), and the density of neuronal apoptosis-positive cells was significantly reduced ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS WYJYG play on antidepressant role by inhibiting the NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 pathway, reducing microglia-mediated neuroinflammation, and inhibiting hippocampal neurons apoptosis.
7.Clinical Efficacy of Jinwei Pingchuan Decoction in Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Phlegm-heat Obstruction in Lung Syndrome
Xudong ZHENG ; Deyu KONG ; Benzhang ZHAO ; Huimin ZHOU ; Ruitao WANG ; Jianjun WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):125-133
ObjectiveTo study the effect of Jinwei Pingchuan decoction combined with conventional Western medicine on the number of acute exacerbations, lung function, and clinical symptoms in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with phlegm-heat obstruction in lung syndrome. MethodsA non-randomized controlled trial was conducted to include 60 patients with acute exacerbation of COPD with phlegm-heat obstruction in lung syndrome. Patients were divided into a treatment group and a control group based on whether they received Jinwei Pingchuan decoction, with 30 patients in each group. The treatment group received Jinwei Pingchuan decoction combined with conventional Western medicine therapy, while the control group received conventional Western medicine therapy alone. Both groups received treatment for 7 days. The number of acute exacerbations and lung function indices were followed up and recorded before treatment and three months after treatment. The following outcomes were observed before and after treatment: the number of acute exacerbations, lung function indices (forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV1], percentage of predicted value [FEV1%pred], forced vital capacity [FVC], and FEV1/FVC ratio), the degree of acute exacerbation, TCM syndrome score, COPD assessment test (CAT) score, modified British Medical Research Council Dyspnea Questionnaire (mMRC) score, C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cell (WBC) count. ResultsAfter 3 months of follow-up, the treatment group showed a significant reduction in the number of acute exacerbations compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). After treatment, the treatment group had fewer acute exacerbations than the control group (P<0.05). The degree of acute exacerbation in the treatment group improved significantly compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). After treatment, the degree of acute exacerbation in the treatment group was improved compared to the control group (P<0.05). Regarding lung function, FEV1, FEV1%pred, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio increased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05), and similar improvements were observed in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, FEV1 and FVC were higher in the treatment group than the control group (P<0.05). Regarding TCM syndrome scores, the scores for individual symptoms such as wheezing, cough, expectoration, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue, as well as the total score, decreased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). In the control group, the scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, fatigue, and palpitation, as well as the total score, also decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, the treatment group showed significantly lower scores for wheezing, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and the total score than the control group (P<0.05). Regarding the CAT score, the scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, climbing stairs, going out, activity, and energy, as well as the total score, decreased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). In the control group, the scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, sleep, energy, and the total score decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, the treatment group showed significantly lower scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, activity, and going out than the control group (P<0.05). Regarding the mMRC score, CRP level, and WBC count, all these parameters decreased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05), and similar reductions were observed in the control group (P<0.05). ConclusionJinwei Pingchuan decoction can reduce the number of acute exacerbations and the degree of acute exacerbation in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD with phlegm-heat obstruction in lung syndrome. It also improves lung function and symptoms such as cough and chest tightness, thereby enhancing the quality of life of patients.
8.Clinical Efficacy of Jinwei Pingchuan Decoction in Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Phlegm-heat Obstruction in Lung Syndrome
Xudong ZHENG ; Deyu KONG ; Benzhang ZHAO ; Huimin ZHOU ; Ruitao WANG ; Jianjun WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):125-133
ObjectiveTo study the effect of Jinwei Pingchuan decoction combined with conventional Western medicine on the number of acute exacerbations, lung function, and clinical symptoms in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with phlegm-heat obstruction in lung syndrome. MethodsA non-randomized controlled trial was conducted to include 60 patients with acute exacerbation of COPD with phlegm-heat obstruction in lung syndrome. Patients were divided into a treatment group and a control group based on whether they received Jinwei Pingchuan decoction, with 30 patients in each group. The treatment group received Jinwei Pingchuan decoction combined with conventional Western medicine therapy, while the control group received conventional Western medicine therapy alone. Both groups received treatment for 7 days. The number of acute exacerbations and lung function indices were followed up and recorded before treatment and three months after treatment. The following outcomes were observed before and after treatment: the number of acute exacerbations, lung function indices (forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV1], percentage of predicted value [FEV1%pred], forced vital capacity [FVC], and FEV1/FVC ratio), the degree of acute exacerbation, TCM syndrome score, COPD assessment test (CAT) score, modified British Medical Research Council Dyspnea Questionnaire (mMRC) score, C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cell (WBC) count. ResultsAfter 3 months of follow-up, the treatment group showed a significant reduction in the number of acute exacerbations compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). After treatment, the treatment group had fewer acute exacerbations than the control group (P<0.05). The degree of acute exacerbation in the treatment group improved significantly compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). After treatment, the degree of acute exacerbation in the treatment group was improved compared to the control group (P<0.05). Regarding lung function, FEV1, FEV1%pred, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio increased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05), and similar improvements were observed in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, FEV1 and FVC were higher in the treatment group than the control group (P<0.05). Regarding TCM syndrome scores, the scores for individual symptoms such as wheezing, cough, expectoration, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue, as well as the total score, decreased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). In the control group, the scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, fatigue, and palpitation, as well as the total score, also decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, the treatment group showed significantly lower scores for wheezing, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and the total score than the control group (P<0.05). Regarding the CAT score, the scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, climbing stairs, going out, activity, and energy, as well as the total score, decreased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05). In the control group, the scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, sleep, energy, and the total score decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, the treatment group showed significantly lower scores for cough, expectoration, chest tightness, activity, and going out than the control group (P<0.05). Regarding the mMRC score, CRP level, and WBC count, all these parameters decreased significantly in the treatment group compared with the pre-treatment values (P<0.05), and similar reductions were observed in the control group (P<0.05). ConclusionJinwei Pingchuan decoction can reduce the number of acute exacerbations and the degree of acute exacerbation in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD with phlegm-heat obstruction in lung syndrome. It also improves lung function and symptoms such as cough and chest tightness, thereby enhancing the quality of life of patients.
9.Clinical Observation on 45 Cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Stable Phase with Qi Deficiency,Blood Stasis and Phlegm Obstruction Syndrome with Auxiliary Treated with Jinwei Guben Decoction (金卫固本汤) Combined with Bailing Capsule (百令胶囊)
Deyu KONG ; Xudong ZHENG ; Huimin ZHOU ; Ruitao WANG ; Benzhang ZHAO ; Jianjun WU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(4):367-375
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of modified Jinwei Guben Decoction (金卫固本汤, MJGD) combined with Bailing Capsule (百令胶囊, BC) in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in the stable stage with qi deficiency, blood stasis and phlegm obstruction syndrome, in addition to conventional western medicine treatment. MethodsA total of 102 patients with stable COPD and qi deficiency, blood stasis, and phlegm obstruction syndrome were included in the study. According to the patients'preferences, they were divided into treatment group (49 cases) and control group (53 cases). The control group received conventional western medicine treatment, while the treatment group was given MJGD (1 dose daily) combined with BC (2.0 g each time, three times a day) additionally. The treatment period was 3 months, and the patients were followed up for 1 year after the treatment. The acute exacerbation frequency (mild, moderate, severe) before treatment, during treatment, at 6-month follow-up, and at 1-year follow-up was compared between groups. Additionally, the lung function indicators such as FEV1, FEV1%pred, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome scores, modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, and the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores before and after treatment were compared. A logistic regression model was constructed to analyze the impact of MJGD combined with BC on clinical efficacy. ResultsFour patients dropped out from the treatment group and eight from the control group, leaving 45 patients of each group for statistical analysis. The number of mild and moderate acute exacerbations in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group during the treatment period, at 6-month follow-up and within 1 year of follow-up (P<0.05) .The number of severe acute exacerbations was only lower in the treatment group than in the control group at 6-month follow-up (P<0.05). Compared with that before treatment, the number of acute exacerbations of all degrees in the treatment group was significantly reduced within 1 year of follow-up (P<0.05),while only the number of mild acute exacerbations in the control group was significantly reduced within 1 year of follow-up (P<0.05). The treatment group showed significant improvement in FEV1 and FEV1%pred and FEV1/FEV, while the control group showed a significant decline in FEV1 and FVC (P<0.05). After treatment, both groups showed significant reductions in TCM syndrome scores, including coughing, sputum, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue, as well as mMRC and CAT scores (P<0.05), with the treatment group having significantly lower scores than the control group (P<0.05). The overall clinical effective rate of in the treatment group was 93.33% (42/45), significantly higher than that of the control group, 75.56% (34/45, P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the use of MJGD combined with BC (OR = 4.68, 95%CI: 1.15 - 19.09, P = 0.03) was positively correlated with clinical efficacy. ConclusionsIn addition to conventional western medicine treatment, the combination of MJGD and BC can reduce the frequency of acute exacerbations, delay the decline of lung function, improve clinical symptoms, and significantly enhance the clinical efficacy in patients with stable COPD and qi deficiency, blood stasis, and phlegm obstruction syndrome.
10.Relationship between RNase3 Gene Polymorphism and Its Expression Level with Airway Inflammation and Glucocorticoid Efficacy in Children with Bronchial Asthma
Huimin MA ; Xiaojing ZHOU ; Donge LU ; Yujiao YAN
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(2):164-168
Objective To explore the relationship between ribonuclease A3(RNase3)gene polymorphism and its expression level with airway inflammation and glucocorticoid efficacy in children with bronchial asthma(BA).Methods A total of 110 children with bronchial asthma admitted to Handan Maternal and Child Health Hospital June 2022 to June 2024 were selected as the study objects.According to the severity of the condition at admission,they were divided into mild group(n=64),moderate to severe group(n=46),and children who underwent physical examination in the hospital during the same period were selected as the control group(n=82).Molecular weight array gene analysis(MassArray)was used to detect the genotyping of RNase3 gene rs2073342 locus.Quantitative real-time PCR(RT-PCR)was used to detect the expression level of RNase3 mRNA.The clinical data of the children were collected,and the differences of genotype and allele frequency were compared.The relationship between RNase3 gene polymorphism and BA susceptibility was analyzed by unconditioned Logistic regression.Results Compared with the mild group,IL-6(21.49±3.01ng/L vs 13.21±2.84ng/L)and PCT(19.16±4.02μg/L vs 9.94±3.15μg/L)in the moderate and severe group were significantly increased(t=-14.568,-12.952),while FVC,PEF and FEV1 were significantly decreased(t=2.534,3.304,2.011),and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The genotype distribution of RNase3 gene rs2073342 in both control and study groups was consistent with Hardy-Weinberg balance law(χ2=0.402,0.689,all P>0.05),indicating population representation.Compared with the control group and the mild group,the CC,CA genotype frequencies were higher in moderate to severe group(χ2=35.008,23.079),Compared with the control group,the frequency of CC and CA genotypes in mild group was higher(χ2=7.325),the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Compared with mild group,RNase3 mRNA expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of children with C gene BA at rs2073342 in moderate to severe group was higher,and the difference was statistically significant(t=-19.622,P<0.05).In the same group,the mRNA expression level of RNase3 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of the children with C gene BA at rs2073342 was higher than that of the children without C gene(t=4.169,22.608,all P<0.05).Unconditional Logistic regression results showed that RNase3 gene carrying allele C or dominant model(CC vs CA+AA)was a risk factor for severe disease in BA children(P<0.05).The total effective rate of genotype AA carriers was the highest after glucocorticoid therapy,and the therapeutic effect of genotype AA carriers was significantly better than that of genotype AC and CC,and the difference was statistically significant(χ2=11.858,P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of RNase3 mRNA in peripheral blood of BA children increased significantly with the exacerbation of the disease.Carrier of allele C or dominant model(CC vs CA+AA)is a risk factor for severe disease in BA children.Genotype AA carriers had better therapeutic effect.

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