1.Effect of Maxing Loushi Decoction on Inflammatory Factors, Immune Function, and PD-1/PD-L1 Signaling Pathway in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Phlegm Turbidity Obstructing Lung Syndrome
Yuexin SHI ; Zhi YAO ; Jun YAN ; Caijun WU ; Li LI ; Yuanzhen JIAN ; Guangming ZHENG ; Yanchen CAO ; Haifeng GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):143-150
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of Maxing Loushi decoction in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) with phlegm turbidity obstructing lung syndrome, and to investigate its effects on inflammatory factors, immune function, and the programmed death-1(PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) signaling pathway. MethodsA randomized controlled study was conducted, enrolling 90 hospitalized patients with AECOPD and phlegm turbidity obstructing lung syndrome in the Respiratory and Emergency Departments of Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, from April 2024 to December 2024. Patients were randomly assigned to a control group and an observation group using a random number table, with 45 patients in each group. The control group received conventional Western medical treatment, while the observation group received additional Maxing Loushi decoction for 14 days. Clinical efficacy, COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score, modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), serum inflammatory factors, T lymphocyte subsets, and serum PD-1/PD-L1 levels were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. ResultsThe total clinical effective rate was 78.57% (33/42) in the control group and 95.35% (41/43) in the observation group, with the observation group showing significantly higher efficacy than that of the control group. The difference was statistically significant (χ2 = 5.136, P<0.05). After treatment, both groups showed significant reductions in CAT and mMRC scores (P<0.05, P<0.01) and significant increases in 6MWT compared to baseline (P<0.01). The observation group demonstrated significantly greater improvements than the control group in this regard. Levels of inflammatory markers including C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1), and macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1α) were significantly reduced in both groups (P<0.05, P<0.01), with greater reductions in the observation group (P<0.05, P<0.01). CD8+ levels were significantly reduced (P<0.01), while CD3+, CD4+, and CD4+/CD8+ levels were significantly increased in both groups after treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01), with more significant improvements observed in the observation group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Serum PD-1 levels were reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01), and PD-L1 levels were increased significantly in both groups after treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01), with more pronounced changes in the observation group (P<0.05). ConclusionMaxing Loushi decoction demonstrates definite therapeutic efficacy as an adjunctive treatment for patients with AECOPD and phlegm turbidity obstructing lung syndrome. It contributes to reducing serum inflammatory factors, improving immune function, and regulating the PD-1/PD-L1 signaling pathway.
2.Effect of Maxing Loushi Decoction on Inflammatory Factors, Immune Function, and PD-1/PD-L1 Signaling Pathway in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Phlegm Turbidity Obstructing Lung Syndrome
Yuexin SHI ; Zhi YAO ; Jun YAN ; Caijun WU ; Li LI ; Yuanzhen JIAN ; Guangming ZHENG ; Yanchen CAO ; Haifeng GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):143-150
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of Maxing Loushi decoction in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) with phlegm turbidity obstructing lung syndrome, and to investigate its effects on inflammatory factors, immune function, and the programmed death-1(PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) signaling pathway. MethodsA randomized controlled study was conducted, enrolling 90 hospitalized patients with AECOPD and phlegm turbidity obstructing lung syndrome in the Respiratory and Emergency Departments of Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, from April 2024 to December 2024. Patients were randomly assigned to a control group and an observation group using a random number table, with 45 patients in each group. The control group received conventional Western medical treatment, while the observation group received additional Maxing Loushi decoction for 14 days. Clinical efficacy, COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score, modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), serum inflammatory factors, T lymphocyte subsets, and serum PD-1/PD-L1 levels were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. ResultsThe total clinical effective rate was 78.57% (33/42) in the control group and 95.35% (41/43) in the observation group, with the observation group showing significantly higher efficacy than that of the control group. The difference was statistically significant (χ2 = 5.136, P<0.05). After treatment, both groups showed significant reductions in CAT and mMRC scores (P<0.05, P<0.01) and significant increases in 6MWT compared to baseline (P<0.01). The observation group demonstrated significantly greater improvements than the control group in this regard. Levels of inflammatory markers including C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1), and macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1α) were significantly reduced in both groups (P<0.05, P<0.01), with greater reductions in the observation group (P<0.05, P<0.01). CD8+ levels were significantly reduced (P<0.01), while CD3+, CD4+, and CD4+/CD8+ levels were significantly increased in both groups after treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01), with more significant improvements observed in the observation group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Serum PD-1 levels were reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01), and PD-L1 levels were increased significantly in both groups after treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01), with more pronounced changes in the observation group (P<0.05). ConclusionMaxing Loushi decoction demonstrates definite therapeutic efficacy as an adjunctive treatment for patients with AECOPD and phlegm turbidity obstructing lung syndrome. It contributes to reducing serum inflammatory factors, improving immune function, and regulating the PD-1/PD-L1 signaling pathway.
3.The RNA binding protein QKI can promote gastric cancer by regulating cleavage of EMT-related gene transcripts to form circRNAs
Yi-Shuang CUI ; Xuan ZHENG ; Ya-Nan WU ; Yi-Han YAO ; Jun WANG ; Zi-Qing LIU ; Guo-Gui SUN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(8):1462-1473
Aim To study the proliferation,invasion and migration ability of Quaking(QKI)in gastric cancer(GC)via elucidating the molecular mechanisms associated with QKI in the occurrence and development of GC through bioinformatics.Methods Differential expression analysis of QKI was performed across vari-ous human cancer samples by merging data from the TCGA and GTEx databases.The correlation was ana-lyzed between QKI protein expression and tumor muta-tion burden(TMB)score,microsatellite instability(MSI)score,and ESTIMATE score,and the correla-tion was also explored between QKI protein expression and overall survival(OS),disease free survival(DFS),and progression free survival(PFS).EMT related genes that could encode DECircRNAs were ob-tained through bioinformatics analysis to construct a QKI-EMT-circRNAs regulatory network.The differenti-ally expressed circRNAs and EMT related genes in TMK1 cells were verified.The proliferation,invasion and migration ability of the QKI was studied by using the knockdown system.Results QKI was differential-ly expressed in the vast majority of tumors and was closely related to TMB,MSI,and tumor microenviron-ment(TME);QKI emerged as a high-risk factor for predicting OS,DFS,and PFS in individuals with com-mon human cancers.QKI regulated the splicing of 6 EMT related gene transcripts to form eight circRNAs,all of which were significantly associated with the prog-nosis of gastric cancer patients.Cell experiments showed that compared to normal gastric epithelial cells,only hsa_ccirc_0004015,CALD1,and CDK14 were down-regulated in TMK1 cells.Knocking down QKI inhibited the proliferation,invasion and migration ability of TMK1 cells.Conclusion QKI exerts regu-latory control over the transcription of six EMT-related genes,resulting in the formation of circRNAs,thereby promoting the pathogenesis and progression of GC.QKI is highly expressed in TMK1 cells,and knock-down of QKI can inhibit the proliferation,invasion and migration ability of TMK1 cells.
4.Digital study on proximal clavicle anatomical plate based on 3D printing technology
Yi ZHENG ; Xing-Guo ZHENG ; Jia-Kai ZHANG ; Jun-Long WU ; Xin-Hua YUAN
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(3):278-280
Objective To explore feasibility of 3D metal printing technology combined with virtual design proximal clavicle anatomical plate.Methods A 52-year-old male healthy volunteer was retrospectively selected to design proximal clavicle anatomical plate system by using Mimics15.01,NX12.0 and other software.STL data were input into 3D printer to print 1∶1 clavicle model and proximal clavicle anatomical plate.The fit of the plate was tested in vitro and the accuracy of screw position was evaluated by imaging.Printing time of model,nail path design and fabrication time of the anatomical plate at proximal clavicle were recorded.Results The 3D metal printing proximal clavicle anatomical plate fitted well to clavicle model,orienta-tion of proximal clavicle locking screw was accurate,and X-ray and CT scan showed the screw position was good.Printing time of model,the time of nail path design,and the time of making anatomical plate of proximal clavicle were 120,15 and 300 min respectively.Conclusion The proximal clavicular anatomical plate system based on 3D metal printing technology could achieve good lamination of proximal clavicular fracture plate and precise screw placement,providing a new and accurate surgical method for the treatment of the proximal clavicular fracture.
5.Finite element analysis of anatomic plate fixation for proximal clavicular fractures
Yi ZHENG ; Jia-Kai ZHANG ; Jun-Long WU ; Xin-Hua YUAN
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(9):917-920
Objective To explore establishment and finite element analysis of personalized proximal clavicular anatomical plate screw fixation model.Methods A 40-year-old male healthy volunteer was selected and the finite element analysis modules of 3D reconstruction software Mimics 15.01,Hypermesh 2019 and Abaqus 2020 were used.The finite element model of anatomic plate at the proximal clavicle was established,and a vertical load of 250 N was applied to the distal end of long axis of clavicle about 15 mm,then the overall structure,plate and screw displacement cloud image,Mises stress distribution were ob-served.Results The displacement distribution of the overall structure shows the maximum displacement was distributed on the distal clavicle.Under the four conditions of normal upper limb weight,longitudinal clavicle fracture,oblique fracture and shoulder impact violence during fall,longitudinal clavicle fracture and oblique fracture,the maximum displacement were 1.04 mm,1.03 mm,1.35 mm and 1.33 mm,respectively.The displacement cloud map of titanium alloy steel plate showed the largest displacement was distributed near the distal clavicular bone,and the maximum displacement were 0.89 mm,0.88 mm,1.10 mm and 1.09 mm,respectively.The displacement cloud map of titanium alloy screw showed the largest displacement was distribut-ed at the root of the distal screw,and the maximum displacement were 0.88 mm,0.87 mm,1.08 mm and 1.06 mm,respectively.Mises stress distribution showed the maximum stress was mainly distributed on titanium alloy plates and screws,and the stress on the clavicle was very small.Mises stress distribution cloud showed the maximum Mises stress was distributed at the second row of screw holes near the clavicle,and the maximum Mises stress were 673.1,678.1,648.5,654.4 MPa,respectively.The maximum stresses of titanium alloy screws were 414.5,417.4,415.8 and 419.7 MPa,respectively.Conclusion The biomechan-ical changes of personalized proximal clavicular anatomical plates are demonstrated by using 3D finite element method to pro-vide biomechanical data for personalized proximal clavicular anatomical plates.
6.Failures and successes learned from 160 years of echinococcosis control and countermeasures in China
Chuan-Chuan WU ; Zhuang-Zhi ZHANG ; Jun LI ; Wen-Jing QI ; Jian-Ping CAO ; Can-Jun ZHENG ; Wen-Bao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(5):464-470
The transmission cycle of echinococcosis was established in 1853.More than 160 years have elapsed since Iceland initiated control measures to break the transmission cycle of echinococcosis in 1863.Control plans have been implemented in more than a dozen countries/territories,and lessons have been learned from failures as well as successes.In this review,we fo-cus on the failure experiences,which have also promoted successes in the control of cystic echinococcosis(caused by the para-site Echinococcus granulosus)in regions including Iceland,New Zealand,Uruguay,Wales(England),Turkana(Kenya),and Sardinia(Italy).The causes of the failures were analyzed,and the effects of health education,dog deworming,and con-trol measures for infected animal slaughter on echinococcosis control are comprehensively summarized.However,no suc-cessful experience has been reported in the control of alveolar echinococcosis(caused by the parasite Echinococcus multilocu-laris).On the basis of the biological characteristics of E.mul-tilocularis parasitization in dogs for a duration of 30 days and larvae parasitization in rodents,the fundamental measure for controlling alveolar echinococcosis is administration of monthly deworming treatments to dogs in high prevalence areas.
7.Robotic visualization system-assisted microsurgical reconstruction of the reproductive tract in male rats
Zheng LI ; Jian-Jun DONG ; Ming LIU ; Xun-Zhu WU ; Ren-Feng JIA ; San-Wei GUO ; Kai MENG ; Chen-Cheng YAO ; Er-Lei ZHI ; Gang LIU ; Da-Xian TAN ; Zheng LI ; Peng LI
National Journal of Andrology 2024;30(8):675-680
Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficiency of robotic visualization system(RVS)-assisted microsurgical re-construction of the reproductive tract in male rats and the satisfaction of the surgeons.Methods:We randomly divided 8 adult male SD rats into an experimental and a control group,the former treated by RVS-assisted microsurgical vasoepididymostomy(VE)or vaso-vasostomy(VV),and the latter by VE or VV under the standard operating microscope(SOM).We compared the operation time,me-chanical patency and anastomosis leakage immediately after surgery,and the surgeons'satisfaction between the two groups.Results:No statistically significant difference was observed the operation time between the experimental and the control groups,and no anasto-mosis leakage occurred after VV in either group.The rate of mechanical patency immediately after surgery was 100%in both groups,and that of anastomosis leakage after VE was 16.7%in the experimental group and 14.3%in the control.Compared with the control group,the experimental group achieved dramatically higher scores on visual comfort(3.00±0.76 vs 4.00±0.53,P<0.05),neck/back comfort(2.75±1.16 vs 4.38±1.06,P<0.01)and man-machine interaction(3.88±1.55 va 4.88±0.35,P<0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in the scores on image definition and operating room suitability between the two groups.Conclusion:RVS can be used in microsurgical reconstruction of the reproductive tract in male rats and,with its advantages over SOM in ergonomic design and image definition,has a potential application value in male reproductive system micosurgery.
8.Expert Consensus on Replantation of Traumatic Amputation of Limbs in Children (2024)
Wenjun LI ; Shanlin CHEN ; Juyu TANG ; Panfeng WU ; Xiaoheng DING ; Zengtao WANG ; Xin WANG ; Liqiang GU ; Jun LI ; Yongqing XU ; Qingtang ZHU ; Yongjun RUI ; Bo LIU ; Jin ZHU ; Jian QI ; Xianyou ZHENG ; Xiaoju ZHENG ; Jianxi HOU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2024;47(5):481-493
Replantation of traumatic amputation in children has its own characteristics. This consensus primarily focuses on the issues related to the treatment of traumatically amputated limb injuries in children. Organised along a timeline, the consensus summarises domestic and international clinical experiences in emergency care and injury assessment of traumatic limb amputation limbs, indications and contraindications for replantation surgery, principles and procedures of replantation surgery, postoperative medication and management, as well as rehabilitation in children. The aim of this consensus is to propose standardise the treatment protocols for limb replantation for children therefore to serve as a reference for clinical practitioners in medical practices, and further improve the treatment and care for the traumatic limb amputations in children.
9.Clinical characteristics and risk factors of the occurrence of hypoxic hepatitis in children with shock
Jun ZHENG ; Qiye WU ; Xia ZENG ; Zhixian LEI ; Dufei ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(15):2126-2132
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and risk factors of the occurrence of hypoxic hepatitis(HH)in children with shock.Methods Clinical data(general situation,clinical situation and prognosis)of 234 children with different types of shock admitted to the pediatrics department of Hainan Women and Children's Medical Center from January 2016 to December 2023 were collected.Serum biochemical indexes on day 1(d1),day 2(d2),day 3(d3),day 5(d5),day 7(d7)of children with shock were collected,including serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT),glutamate aminotransferase(AST),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),albumin(ALB),total bilirubin(TBIL),urea nitrogen(BUN),C reactive protein(CRP),international standardized time(INR)and lactate.And the clinical characteristics and risk factors of the occurrence of HH in children with shock were analyzed.Results A total of 234 cases(150 cases of males)of different types of shock in children were enrolled,ages ranged from 1 month to 16 years old.According to whether developed HH,the children with shock were divided into HH group(32 cases)and non-HH group(202 cases).The total incidence of HH was 13.7%(32/234).Septic shock was the main disease of the occurrence of HH in children with shock,accounting for 65.63%(21/32).According to the prognosis,children with shock combined HH were divided into survival group(17 cases)and death group(15 cases).The case fatality rate of children with shock combined HH was 46.9%.The ALT and AST values in children with shock combined HH were more than 20 times of the upper limits of normal ranges.The peak values of enzymatic indexes in the survival group appeared at the onset time d 1 to d 2,they were close to the normal ranges at the onset time d7,while the enzymatic indexes in the death group were higher than the normal ranges during the whole disease stage.Compared with the survival group,the peak values of ALT,AST,ALP,TBIL,CRP,BUN,and INR in the death group were obviously higher(P<0.05,both).The lowest value of ALB in the death group was lower than that in the survival group(P<0.05).The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that pediatric critical illness score(PCIS),lactate,multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS),decompensated shock and cardiogenic shock were the risk factors for the occurrence of HH in children with shock(P<0.05 or 0.01),and left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and mean arterial pressure(MAP)were the risk factors of the death of HH in children with shock(P<0.01).Conclusions Children with shock who have the risk factors as decreased PCIS,increased lactate level,MODS,decompensated shock and cardiogenic shock are apt to suffer from HH.Poor prognosis in the chil-dren with shock combined HH is associated with worse condition and lower LVEF.There is a high fatality rate of shock combined HH in children,so that liver function indicators should be closely monitored to early detect HH,and reasonable treatment should be given.
10.Progress in treatment of gynecological cancer in 2023
Zheng FENG ; Qinhao GUO ; Jun ZHU ; Xiaohua WU ; Hao WEN
China Oncology 2024;34(4):340-360
Compared with the global situation,it can be found that the cancer incidence in China is close to the world average level,but the mortality rate has difference compared with the global average level.The burden of gynecological cancers in China is increasing,with large differences between urban and rural areas and uneven regional distribution.Therefore,the situation of cancer prevention and control is still challenging.In recent years,new technologies and drugs,such as immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)and antibody-drug conjugate(ADC),have been introduced into clinical practice,bringing new hope for the treatment of gynecological cancers.This article reviewed the major research progress of gynecological cancers in 2023.Among them,in terms of the progress of treatment for cervical cancer,we reviewed the innovation of standard treatment mode and the related progress of post-line treatment for advanced recurrent and metastatic cervical cancer(clinical research such as ENGOT-cx11/GOG-3047/KEYNOTE-A18,KEYNOTE-826).In terms of treatment for ovarian cancer,this review summarized the latest progress of PARP inhibitors,immunotherapy,first-line treatment of newly diagnosed ovarian cancer and treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer(FLAMES,ANITA/ENGOT-Ov41/GEICO 69-O,NRG-GY004,etc.).In terms of treatment for endometrial cancer,this study reviewed the progress in the treatment of locally advanced endometrial cancer(GOG 258,Lunchbox clinical research,etc.)and advanced/recurrent metastatic endometrial cancer(ENGOT-EN6-NSGO/GOG-3031/RUBY research,etc.),and summarized the exploration of back-line targeted immunotherapy(such as KEYNOTE-775,ADAGIO and other clinical studies).This study combed the progress of gynecological tumors in 2023 from the above aspects,aiming at providing reference for clinical practice and clinical research.

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