1.Effects of long-term administration of nicotiflorin on neurological function in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury
Yifan FENG ; Xiaodong YAN ; Wenbin ZHANG ; Bingfeng LI ; Meili GUO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(5):228-234
Objective To explore the promoting effect of long-term administration of nicotiflorin on the recovery of neurological function in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI). Methods The CIRI model was established and nicotiflorin was injected intraperitoneally after 1 hour of obstruction for 8 weeks. Tail suspension deflection experiment, balance beam experiment and water maze test were performed in the 2nd, 4th and 8th weeks. After 8 weeks, TTC staining was used to observe the volume of infarct atrophy, transcriptome sequencing was employed to screen differential expressed genes (DEGs) and highly enriched pathways were analyzed, Western-bloting and Elisa were used to assess proteins expression related to the pyroptosis pathway and inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-18. Results By long-term administration of nicotiflorin, the contralateral deflection rate was significantly reduced and beam experiment score of CIRI rats was balanced, the number of crossing the platform in water maze test was increased (P<0.05), the volume of cerebral infarction atrophy was decreased (P<0.01), which significantly promoted the recovery of neurological function in rats. Transcriptome sequencing found that the expression of genes in the pyroptosis-related signaling pathways in the brain tissue of rats in the nicotiflorin group was significantly down-regulated (P<0.05). Western-blot and Elisa experiments showed that nicotiflorin reduced the expression levels of Caspase-1 and GSDMD-N and other pyroptosis-related proteins, and at the same time, the release of inflammatory factors IL-1β and IL-18 was significantly reduced (P<0.05), indicating that nicotiflorin could inhibit the inflammatory process of pyroptosis. Conclusion Nicotiflorin exhibited a significant long-term promotion effect on the recovery of neurological function in CIRI rats, which potentially attributed from its ability to inhibit pyroptosis.
2.Effect of Tongxinluo Capsules on TCM Syndrome Elements in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Type: A Multicenter and Prospective Cohort Study
Jia WANG ; Xilun TAN ; Xuesen WANG ; Xiaohe YANG ; Meili GAO ; Yiying LIU ; Chenhao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):170-177
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Tongxinluo capsules on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome elements and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with chronic coronary syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis type. MethodsA multicenter and prospective cohort study was conducted. The intervention of Tongxinluo Capsules was used as the exposure factor, and the patients were divided into an exposure group (integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine treatment group) and a non-exposure group (western medicine treatment group). The patients were followed up for one year. The TCM syndrome element scores were assessed by using a syndrome element diagnosis scale on the day of enrollment and in the third, sixth, and twelfth months, and the incidence of MACE within one year was recorded. ResultsA total of 186 patients were included, with 128 patients in the exposure group and 58 patients in the non-exposure group. There was no significant difference in baseline data between the two groups. Compared with those in the pretreatment period for each group, the Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period were significantly improved (P<0.05). Compared with the non-exposure group, the exposure group exhibited significantly decreased Qi deficiency syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period (P<0.01) and significantly reduced blood stasis syndrome scores in the sixth month (P<0.05). In the remaining follow-up period, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Compared with that of the non-exposure group, during the treatment period (the third month), the difference in Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores of the exposure group was statistically significant (P<0.05, P<0.01). At the end of the follow-up period, patients in the non-exposure group had a MACE probability of 6.90% (4/58), higher than 3.13% in the exposure group (4/58). Compared with patients with angina pectoris who used conventional medicine, patients administered with Tongxinluo Capsules had a relative risk(RR) of 0.45 [95%confidence interval(95%CI) 0.12-1.75, P=0.26]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of MACE within one year between the two groups. ConclusionTongxinluo capsules can improve the degree of Qi deficiency in patients with chronic coronary syndrome in the short term, and the improvement effect of blood stasis syndrome appears in the medium and long term. They can better improve the Qi deficiency syndrome in the long term. Within one year, the incidence of MACE in the exposure group was lower than that in the non-exposure group.
3.Effect of Tongxinluo Capsules on TCM Syndrome Elements in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Type: A Multicenter and Prospective Cohort Study
Jia WANG ; Xilun TAN ; Xuesen WANG ; Xiaohe YANG ; Meili GAO ; Yiying LIU ; Chenhao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):170-177
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Tongxinluo capsules on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome elements and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with chronic coronary syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis type. MethodsA multicenter and prospective cohort study was conducted. The intervention of Tongxinluo Capsules was used as the exposure factor, and the patients were divided into an exposure group (integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine treatment group) and a non-exposure group (western medicine treatment group). The patients were followed up for one year. The TCM syndrome element scores were assessed by using a syndrome element diagnosis scale on the day of enrollment and in the third, sixth, and twelfth months, and the incidence of MACE within one year was recorded. ResultsA total of 186 patients were included, with 128 patients in the exposure group and 58 patients in the non-exposure group. There was no significant difference in baseline data between the two groups. Compared with those in the pretreatment period for each group, the Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period were significantly improved (P<0.05). Compared with the non-exposure group, the exposure group exhibited significantly decreased Qi deficiency syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period (P<0.01) and significantly reduced blood stasis syndrome scores in the sixth month (P<0.05). In the remaining follow-up period, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Compared with that of the non-exposure group, during the treatment period (the third month), the difference in Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores of the exposure group was statistically significant (P<0.05, P<0.01). At the end of the follow-up period, patients in the non-exposure group had a MACE probability of 6.90% (4/58), higher than 3.13% in the exposure group (4/58). Compared with patients with angina pectoris who used conventional medicine, patients administered with Tongxinluo Capsules had a relative risk(RR) of 0.45 [95%confidence interval(95%CI) 0.12-1.75, P=0.26]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of MACE within one year between the two groups. ConclusionTongxinluo capsules can improve the degree of Qi deficiency in patients with chronic coronary syndrome in the short term, and the improvement effect of blood stasis syndrome appears in the medium and long term. They can better improve the Qi deficiency syndrome in the long term. Within one year, the incidence of MACE in the exposure group was lower than that in the non-exposure group.
4.Hydrogen therapy promotes macrophage polarization to the M2 subtype by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway
Xue GAO ; Shiying NIU ; Guohua SONG ; Lulu LI ; Xiaoyue ZHANG ; Wentao PAN ; Xuetao CAO ; Xinhui ZHANG ; Meili SUN ; Guoli ZHAO ; Yueying ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(1):33-39
Objective To investigate the role of hydrogen therapy in reducing radiation-induced lung injury and the specific mechanism. Methods Forty C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into four groups: normal control group, model group, hydrogen therapy group I, and hydrogen therapy group II. A mouse model of radiation-induced lung injury was established. The pathological changes in the lung tissue of the mice were examined with HE staining. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expression of surface markers of M1 and M2 macrophages to observe macrophage polarization. The expression of interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and IL-10 in the lung tissue was measured by immunohistochemistry. The expression of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) p65 and phosphorylated NF-κB (P-NF-κB) p65 was measured by Western blot. Results HE staining showed that compared with the control group, the model group exhibited alveolar septal swelling and thickening, vascular dilatation and congestion, and inflammatory cell infiltration in the lung tissue; the hydrogen groups had significantly reduced pathological damage and inflammatory response than the model group, with more improvements in hydrogen group II than in hydrogen group I. Immunohistochemical results showed that compared with those in the control group, the levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly increased in the model group; the hydrogen groups showed significantly decreased IL-6 and TNF-α levels and a significantly increased level of the anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 than the model group, which were more marked in hydrogen group II than in hydrogen group I. Immunofluorescence results showed that compared with the control group, the expression of the surface marker of M1 macrophages in the model group was significantly upregulated; the hydrogen groups showed significantly downregulated M1 marker and significantly upregulated M2 marker, and hydrogen group II showed significantly increased M2 marker compared with hydrogen group I. Western blot results showed that compared with that in the control group, the ratio of P-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 in the model group was significantly increased; the P-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 ratio was significantly reduced in the hydrogen groups than in the model group, and was significantly lower in hydrogen group II than in hydrogen group I. Conclusion Hydrogen inhalation therapy may reduce the inflammatory response of radiation-induced lung injury by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway to promote the polarization of the macrophage M1 subtype to the M2 subtype.
5.Effect of Tongxinluo Capsules on Use of Anti-ischemic Drugs in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis: A Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study
Chenhao ZHANG ; Jia WANG ; Yiying LIU ; Xiaohe YANG ; Xuesen WANG ; Meili GAO ; Yu DONG ; Xiaotao LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(23):149-156
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Tongxinluo capsules on the use of anti-ischemic drugs in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) of Qi deficiency and blood stasis. MethodA multicenter,prospective cohort study was conducted,with Tongxinluo capsules intervention as the exposure factor. Patients were divided into an exposed group (combination of traditional Chinese and western medicine) and a non-exposed group (western medicine alone),and followed up for one year. The use of anti-ischemic drugs was observed on the day of enrollment and at 3,6,12 months. ResultA total of 186 patients were enrolled,with 128 in the exposed group and 58 in the non-exposed group. There were no statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups. At the 3-month follow-up,the types of first-line anti-ischemic drugs used in the exposed group were significantly fewer than those in the non-exposed group (P<0.01),and this difference remained statistically significant at 6 months (P<0.05) but was no longer significant at 12 months. At the 3- and 6-month follow-ups,there were no significant differences between the two groups in the types of second-line anti-ischemic drugs used. However,at the 12-month follow-up,the types of second-line anti-ischemic drugs used in the exposed group were significantly fewer than those in the non-exposed group (P<0.01). At the 3-month follow-up,both groups showed a reduction in the types of first-line anti-ischemic drugs used compared to baseline (P<0.05),with a more pronounced reduction in the exposed group (P<0.05). At the 6-month follow-up,the exposed group showed a significant reduction in the types of second-line anti-ischemic drugs used compared to baseline (P<0.05),while no significant changes were observed in the non-exposed group. At the 12-month follow-up,the difference in the types of second-line anti-ischemic drugs between the exposed and non-exposed groups was statistically significant (P<0.05),while there was no significant difference in the types of first-line anti-ischemic drugs. ConclusionTongxinluo capsules can effectively reduce the use of anti-ischemic drugs in patients with CCS of Qi deficiency and blood stasis.
6.Evolutionary Game Analysis of the Implementation of the Annual Salary System for Principal Officials in Public Hospi-tals
Mian XIA ; Shengjie YIN ; Shuai JIANG ; Meili ZHANG
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(5):5-8
Objective:It explores how to promote the effective implementation of the annual salary system in public hospital.Methods:On the basis of the existing annual salary system reform,through evolutionary game model,it analyzes the key factors that affect strategy selection of government and principal person in charge of hospitals during the implementation of the annual salary sys-tem.Results:In addition to the interaction between behavioral agents,the cost of government supervision,the internal and external pressure of social and administrative systems affect the strategic choice of government.The level and structure of annual salary,the difficulty degree of achieving performance goals and intensity of punishment affect the strategic choice of the main person in charge of hospital.Conclusion:In order to improve the implementation of the annual salary system,government should make a reasonable sala-ry scheme,improve the reward and punishment mechanism and reduce transaction costs.
7.Evolutionary Game Analysis of the Implementation of the Annual Salary System for Principal Officials in Public Hospi-tals
Mian XIA ; Shengjie YIN ; Shuai JIANG ; Meili ZHANG
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(5):5-8
Objective:It explores how to promote the effective implementation of the annual salary system in public hospital.Methods:On the basis of the existing annual salary system reform,through evolutionary game model,it analyzes the key factors that affect strategy selection of government and principal person in charge of hospitals during the implementation of the annual salary sys-tem.Results:In addition to the interaction between behavioral agents,the cost of government supervision,the internal and external pressure of social and administrative systems affect the strategic choice of government.The level and structure of annual salary,the difficulty degree of achieving performance goals and intensity of punishment affect the strategic choice of the main person in charge of hospital.Conclusion:In order to improve the implementation of the annual salary system,government should make a reasonable sala-ry scheme,improve the reward and punishment mechanism and reduce transaction costs.
8.Evolutionary Game Analysis of the Implementation of the Annual Salary System for Principal Officials in Public Hospi-tals
Mian XIA ; Shengjie YIN ; Shuai JIANG ; Meili ZHANG
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(5):5-8
Objective:It explores how to promote the effective implementation of the annual salary system in public hospital.Methods:On the basis of the existing annual salary system reform,through evolutionary game model,it analyzes the key factors that affect strategy selection of government and principal person in charge of hospitals during the implementation of the annual salary sys-tem.Results:In addition to the interaction between behavioral agents,the cost of government supervision,the internal and external pressure of social and administrative systems affect the strategic choice of government.The level and structure of annual salary,the difficulty degree of achieving performance goals and intensity of punishment affect the strategic choice of the main person in charge of hospital.Conclusion:In order to improve the implementation of the annual salary system,government should make a reasonable sala-ry scheme,improve the reward and punishment mechanism and reduce transaction costs.
9.Evolutionary Game Analysis of the Implementation of the Annual Salary System for Principal Officials in Public Hospi-tals
Mian XIA ; Shengjie YIN ; Shuai JIANG ; Meili ZHANG
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(5):5-8
Objective:It explores how to promote the effective implementation of the annual salary system in public hospital.Methods:On the basis of the existing annual salary system reform,through evolutionary game model,it analyzes the key factors that affect strategy selection of government and principal person in charge of hospitals during the implementation of the annual salary sys-tem.Results:In addition to the interaction between behavioral agents,the cost of government supervision,the internal and external pressure of social and administrative systems affect the strategic choice of government.The level and structure of annual salary,the difficulty degree of achieving performance goals and intensity of punishment affect the strategic choice of the main person in charge of hospital.Conclusion:In order to improve the implementation of the annual salary system,government should make a reasonable sala-ry scheme,improve the reward and punishment mechanism and reduce transaction costs.
10.Evolutionary Game Analysis of the Implementation of the Annual Salary System for Principal Officials in Public Hospi-tals
Mian XIA ; Shengjie YIN ; Shuai JIANG ; Meili ZHANG
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(5):5-8
Objective:It explores how to promote the effective implementation of the annual salary system in public hospital.Methods:On the basis of the existing annual salary system reform,through evolutionary game model,it analyzes the key factors that affect strategy selection of government and principal person in charge of hospitals during the implementation of the annual salary sys-tem.Results:In addition to the interaction between behavioral agents,the cost of government supervision,the internal and external pressure of social and administrative systems affect the strategic choice of government.The level and structure of annual salary,the difficulty degree of achieving performance goals and intensity of punishment affect the strategic choice of the main person in charge of hospital.Conclusion:In order to improve the implementation of the annual salary system,government should make a reasonable sala-ry scheme,improve the reward and punishment mechanism and reduce transaction costs.

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