1.Development status and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence in traditional Chinese medicine
Jiaqing DAI ; Yuxuan JIANG ; Jingnan HU ; Liu YANG ; Lifang GUO
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(2):173-178
In the context of the rapid development of 5G technology, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) faces new opportunities and challenges. Focusing on how to uphold tradition while innovating in the development of AI in TCM, starting from the current development status of AI in Chinese medicine, including the integration of four diagnostic methods, syndrome differentiation and treatment, auxiliary diagnosis and treatment, research and development of Chinese herbal medicine, prevention and treatment of diseases, knowledge inheritance, and other aspects, this paper discussed the support of policies and technical advancements, as well as development opportunities such as increased demand for health. Regarding machine ethics, data ethics, regulatory review, and other aspects, it also proposed some suggestions that the training algorithm should be improved to assist medical work; data ownership should be clarified to ensure data security; and an AI ethics committee should be set up to improve the review system, aiming to maximize the advantages of smart healthcare and accelerate the modernization of TCM for the benefit of patients and the service of human health.
2.Design, synthesis and biological study of BTK/JAK3 dual-target inhibitors
Lifang CEN ; Ming CHENG ; Weijie REN ; Liu YE ; Luhua WANG ; Weibo GUO ; Qiang ZHANG ; Yungen XU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(1):73-86
Abstract: In the present study, the compound XL-12 from our previous work was utilized as a lead compound. Through the optimization of the terminal phenyl ring, 12 target compounds were designed and synthesized. The structures of all target compounds were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and H RMS. In vitro enzyme activity assay showed that most compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory activity toward Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) and Janus kinase 3 (JAK3). Among them, compound I-3 exhibited moderate cell proliferation inhibitory activity toward Daudi cells and BaF3-JAK3 cells. In the evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity in vitro, compound I-3 could effectively inhibit the production of inflammatory factors IL-6; besides, it exhibited superior anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibrutinib in xylene-induced ear swelling model in mice.
3.Chaihu Shugansan and Its Modified Formulas in Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: A Review
Wei ZHAO ; Yaxi ZHANG ; Yuxuan JIANG ; Jiaqing DAI ; Lifang GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):248-255
Chaihu Shugansan composed of Bupleuri Radix, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Aurantii Fructus, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, Cyperi Rhizoma, and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma has the effects of soothing liver, relieving depression, regulating Qi movement, and relieving pain. It is a classic formula for treating gastric distension recommended by doctors of later ages. This article systematically reviews the clinical application and basic experimental progress of Chaihu Shugansan in the treatment of functional dyspepsia. In modern clinical practice, Chaihu Shugansan and its modified formulas are used to treat functional dyspepsia, and they can be applied in combination with other formulas (Si Junzitang, Jinlingzisan, Zhizhuwan, etc.), western medicine (domperidone tablets, deanxit, Saccharomyces boulardii, etc.), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture and other therapies. The results of clinical studies have shown that Chaihu Shugansan and its modified formulas can significantly reduce the Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) score, Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) score, and TCM syndrome score, ameliorate the symptoms, improve the quality of life, and decrease the recurrence rate. The experimental pharmacological studies have demonstrated that Chaihu Shugansan can inhibit the autophagy of Cajal interstitial cells, regulate the endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathway, and modulate the brain-gut peptide level to improve the gastrointestinal motility. Chaihu Shugansan can inhibit the expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the colon tissue and reduce the abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) score to improve visceral hypersensitivity. Furthermore, Chaihu Shugansan can lower the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α to repair duodenal mucosal inflammation. In addition, it can regulate intestinal flora to maintain intestinal flora balance. The main active ingredients such as saikosaponin, paeoniflorin, hesperidin, and naringin in Chaihu Shugansan can exert anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects.
4.Hierarchical fuzzy comprehensive evaluation of prevention and control level of occupational hazards in coal mines
Haixu WU ; Jinyu GUO ; Lifang YAN ; Xuetao WANG ; Junli ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(1):62-66
Objective:To establish an evaluation model for occupational hazard prevention and control levels in coal mines, to explore the combination of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation, to evaluate the overall situation of occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines.Methods:In November 2021, Collect information of occupational hazards and their prevention and control status in 30 coal mines. AHP model was first constructed for the elements of occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines. Then, the AHP and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was applied to comprehensively evaluate and grade the occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines, using the principles of maximum membership and weighted average.Results:The hierarchical fuzzy comprehensive evaluation results for typical coal mine were basically consistent with its occupational hazard prevention and control situation. The dust prevention and control situation was good, the noise prevention and control situation is average, the occupational health monitoring situation was good, the occupational health management situation was average, and the overall level of occupational hazard prevention and control was good.Conclusion:The hierarchical fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model for occupational hazard prevention and control levels, combined with the principles of maximum membership and weighted average, can objectively evaluate and reflect the overall situation of occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines.
5.Correlation of upper extremity somatosensory evoked potentials with sensory and motor functions in stroke pa-tients in different stages
Shining YANG ; Jiang MA ; Hong LI ; Liying GUO ; Xianying LIU ; Lifang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(6):701-708
Objective To investigate the correlation between somatosensory evoked potentials(SEP)of upper limbs,and sensory and motor functions in stroke patients in different stages. Methods From June,2021 to October,2023,177 stroke patients in Shijiazhuang People's Hospital were diveded into acute stage group(within 14 days,n=25),early recovery group(14 days to one month,n=110)and middle to late recovery group(one to six months,n=42)according to the duration of the disease.General information of the patients was recorded;SEP examination was performed,and N20 lantency and amplitude were recorded.Monofilament touch and two-point discrimination sensation of the patient's hands were tested using the monofila-ment and two-point discrimination tools,respectively;and motor function was assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assess-ment-Upper Extremities(FMA-UE).The correlation between SEP,and the sensory and motor scores in each group was analyzed. Results There was no significant difference in the monofilament tactile and two-point discrimination scores among the three groups(P>0.05).SEP was not correlated with sensory and motor functions in the acute stage group(P>0.05);in the early recovery group,N20 latency was negatively correlated with monofilament tactile sensation(r=-0.267,P=0.005)and positively correlated with two-point discrimination sensation(r=0.220,P=0.021),and N20 amplitude was positively correlated with monofilament tactile sensation(r=0.328,P<0.001)and FMA-UE score(r=0.418,P<0.001),and negatively correlated with two-point discrimination(r=-0.405,P<0.001);in the middle to late recovery group,the N20 latency was negatively correlated with FMA-UE score(r=-0.313,P=0.044),and N20 amplitude was positively correlated with monofilament tactile sensation(r=0.598,P<0.001)and FMA-UE score(r=0.393,P=0.010),and negatively correlated with two-point discrimination(r=-0.591,P<0.001).Multiple linear regression analyses showed that the score of monofilament tactile sensa-tion was negatively correlated with N20 latency(β=-0.510,P=0.046),and the FMA-UE score was positively correlated with N20 amplitude(β=0.313,P=0.026)in the middle to late recovery group;in the early recovery group,the two-point discriminative sensation score was negatively correlated with N20 amplitude(β=-0.270,P=0.039). Conclusion The correlation between SEP and sensory and motor functions becomes more significant with the prolonga-tion of disease.
6.Single extract of Forsythia Suspense versus the prepared drug in pieces:comparison of their anti-inflammatory,antitumor and antibacterial effects in zebrafish
Xindeng GUO ; Zhuolin GUO ; Dongmei SUN ; Lifang ZOU ; Jinying OU ; Linzhong YU ; Zibin LU ; Huihui CAO ; Junshan LIU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(3):594-604
Objective To compare the anti-inflammatory,antitumor and anti-bacterial effects of the single extract(in granules)and the prepared drug in pieces of Forsythia Suspense(Lianqiao,a traditional Chinese herbal medicine).Methods In zebrafish embryo models of CuSO4 exposure,tail transection and LPS microinjection-induced inflammation,the anti-inflammatory effects of 10 μg/mL DEX,single extract of Forsythia Suspense,and the water extract of the prepared drug(400,600,and 800 μg/mL)were evaluated by observing neutrophil counts,RT-qPCR,HE staining and survival analysis.Zebrafish embryo models bearing different human tumor cell xenografts were used to assess the anti-tumor effect of the drugs in different dosage forms by fluorescence staining and HE staining.The microbroth dilution method was used to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of the drugs.Results In the zebrafish embryo models of inflammation,both of the two dosage forms of Forsythia Suspense significantly inhibited neutrophil aggregation,reduced the mRNA expressions of TNF-α,IL-6,P38,Jnk,Erk and P65,and increased the survival rate of zebrafish.They both showed obvious inhibitory effects against xenografts of different human cancer cells including colon cancer cells(HCT116),pancreas adenocarcinoma cells(PANC-1),lung cancer cells(A549),liver cancer cells(Hep3B)and cervical carcinoma cells(Hela)in zebrafish embryos,and exhibited strong anti-bacterial effects at the concentration of 15.63 mg/mL.Conclusion The two dosage forms of Forsythia Suspense have similar anti-inflammatory,antitumor and antibacterial effects,but their effects for inhibiting IL-6,P65,and Jnk mRNA expressions and HCT116 cell proliferation differ significantly at low doses in zebrafish.
7.Single extract of Forsythia Suspense versus the prepared drug in pieces:comparison of their anti-inflammatory,antitumor and antibacterial effects in zebrafish
Xindeng GUO ; Zhuolin GUO ; Dongmei SUN ; Lifang ZOU ; Jinying OU ; Linzhong YU ; Zibin LU ; Huihui CAO ; Junshan LIU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(3):594-604
Objective To compare the anti-inflammatory,antitumor and anti-bacterial effects of the single extract(in granules)and the prepared drug in pieces of Forsythia Suspense(Lianqiao,a traditional Chinese herbal medicine).Methods In zebrafish embryo models of CuSO4 exposure,tail transection and LPS microinjection-induced inflammation,the anti-inflammatory effects of 10 μg/mL DEX,single extract of Forsythia Suspense,and the water extract of the prepared drug(400,600,and 800 μg/mL)were evaluated by observing neutrophil counts,RT-qPCR,HE staining and survival analysis.Zebrafish embryo models bearing different human tumor cell xenografts were used to assess the anti-tumor effect of the drugs in different dosage forms by fluorescence staining and HE staining.The microbroth dilution method was used to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of the drugs.Results In the zebrafish embryo models of inflammation,both of the two dosage forms of Forsythia Suspense significantly inhibited neutrophil aggregation,reduced the mRNA expressions of TNF-α,IL-6,P38,Jnk,Erk and P65,and increased the survival rate of zebrafish.They both showed obvious inhibitory effects against xenografts of different human cancer cells including colon cancer cells(HCT116),pancreas adenocarcinoma cells(PANC-1),lung cancer cells(A549),liver cancer cells(Hep3B)and cervical carcinoma cells(Hela)in zebrafish embryos,and exhibited strong anti-bacterial effects at the concentration of 15.63 mg/mL.Conclusion The two dosage forms of Forsythia Suspense have similar anti-inflammatory,antitumor and antibacterial effects,but their effects for inhibiting IL-6,P65,and Jnk mRNA expressions and HCT116 cell proliferation differ significantly at low doses in zebrafish.
8.Hierarchical fuzzy comprehensive evaluation of prevention and control level of occupational hazards in coal mines
Haixu WU ; Jinyu GUO ; Lifang YAN ; Xuetao WANG ; Junli ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(1):62-66
Objective:To establish an evaluation model for occupational hazard prevention and control levels in coal mines, to explore the combination of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation, to evaluate the overall situation of occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines.Methods:In November 2021, Collect information of occupational hazards and their prevention and control status in 30 coal mines. AHP model was first constructed for the elements of occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines. Then, the AHP and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was applied to comprehensively evaluate and grade the occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines, using the principles of maximum membership and weighted average.Results:The hierarchical fuzzy comprehensive evaluation results for typical coal mine were basically consistent with its occupational hazard prevention and control situation. The dust prevention and control situation was good, the noise prevention and control situation is average, the occupational health monitoring situation was good, the occupational health management situation was average, and the overall level of occupational hazard prevention and control was good.Conclusion:The hierarchical fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model for occupational hazard prevention and control levels, combined with the principles of maximum membership and weighted average, can objectively evaluate and reflect the overall situation of occupational hazard prevention and control in coal mines.
9.Mediating effect of distress disclosure on the relationship between perceived social support and psychological distress in colorectal cancer patients
Lifang SUN ; Hengyu CAI ; Hongyan GUO ; Chunmin LIN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(11):1516-1520
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of distress disclosure between perceived social support and psychological distress in colorectal cancer patients.Methods:The convenient sampling method was used to select 220 postoperative colorectal cancer patients who were reviewed in China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University from February to August 2023 as the research objetcs. The Distress Disclosure Index (DDI), Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), and Chinese version of Screening Tool for Psychological Distress in Cancer Patients were used to conduct the survey.Results:A total of 220 questionnaires were distributed in this study, and 213 valid questionnaires were recovered, with a valid recovery rate of 96.82%. The total score of the Chinese version of Screening Tool for Psychological Distress in Cancer Patients for colorectal cancer patients was (4.31±2.46), the total score of the DDI was (37.26±9.97), and the total score of the PSSS was (57.82±14.60). Pearson correlation analysis showed that psychological distress was negatively correlated with distress disclosure in colorectal patients ( P<0.01), distress disclosure was positively correlated with perceived social support ( P<0.01), and psychological distress was negatively correlated with perceived social support ( P<0.01). The mediating effect results showed that the direct effect of perceived social support on psychological distress was -0.359 ( P<0.01), and the mediating effect between perceived social support and psychological distress was -0.227 ( P<0.01), which acted as a partial mediating effect with the mediating effect accounting for 38.74% of the total effect. Conclusions:Perceived social support can not only directly affect the psychological distress of colorectal cancer patients, but also indirectly affect psychological distress through distress disclosure. Clinical staffs should take certain interventions to improve the level of patients' perceived social support and distress disclosure, so as to improve the psychological distress of patients.
10.A cervical cancer tissue-derived decellularized extracellular matrix scaffold for cervical cancer tissue reconstruction in vitro.
Jianying MAO ; Wenjing YANG ; He GUO ; Ruili DONG ; Lifang REN ; Shubin LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2023;43(2):157-165
OBJECTIVE:
The prepare decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffold materials derived from human cervical carcinoma tissues for 3D culture of cervical carcinoma cells.
METHODS:
Fresh human cervical carcinoma tissues were treated with sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) solution to prepare decellularized ECM scaffolds. The scaffolds were examined for ECM microstructure and residual contents of key ECM components (collagen, glycosaminoglycan, and elastin) and genetic materials by pathological staining and biochemical content analysis. In vitro 3D culture models were established by injecting cultured cervical cancer cells into the prepared ECM scaffolds. The cells in the recellularized scaffolds were compared with those in a conventional 2D culture system for cell behaviors including migration, proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) wsing HE staining, immunohistochemical staining and molecular biological technology analysis. Resistance to 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) of the cells in the two culture systems was tested by analyzing the cell apoptosis rates via flow cytometry.
RESULTS:
SLES treatment effectively removed cells and genetic materials from human cervical carcinoma tissues but well preserved the microenvironment structure and biological activity of ECM. Compared with the 2D culture system, the 3D culture models significantly promoted proliferation, migration, EMT and 5-Fu resistance of human cervical cancer cells.
CONCLUSION
The decellularized ECM scaffolds prepared using human cervical carcinoma tissues provide the basis for construction of in vitro 3D culture models for human cervical cancer cells.
Female
;
Humans
;
Decellularized Extracellular Matrix
;
Extracellular Matrix
;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
;
Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry*
;
Carcinoma
;
Fluorouracil/pharmacology*
;
Tissue Engineering
;
Tumor Microenvironment

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail