By reviewing the main perspectives in current scholarship on the characteristics of xiang （象） thinking， comparing their similarities and differences， this paper summarizes the features of xiang thinking as holism， functionality， and variability. Taking these three characteristics as the core and contrasting with conceptual thinking， it argues that under the influence of xiang thinking， traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） terminology shows three distinctive traits. Firstly， the unity of body and function， and the non-duality of dao （道） and its manifestations； Secondly， functionalization in referential use； Thirdly， a constructive， processual nature with inherent variability in reference. Based on this， this paper analyzes some contemporary misinterpretations of TCM terminology that detach from the subjectivity of xiang thinking， such as the conceptual thinking-influenced division and opposition of material qi and functional qi， and the reification of the functional zang-fu concepts. It is further proposed that， in the context of the linguistic turn in western philosophical studies emphasizing the subject's role in language construction， TCM terminology rooted in the xiang thinking realm of subject-object unity should uphold a culturally subjective stance and construct a knowledge system consistent with its own characteristics.

OBJECTIVE The expression of cancerous inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A(CIP2A)in hypopharyngeal carcinoma FaDu cells(FaDu cells)was reduced by shRNA to understand its role in the occurrence and development of hypopharyngeal carcinoma.METHODS Specific shRNA sequence was designed,lentivirus was packaged and transfected into hypopharyngeal carcinoma FaDu cells,and CIP2A expression was specifically knocked down.The expression of CIP2A was detected by RT-PCR and Western blot.RESULTS 1.After shRNA knocked down CIP2A in FaDu cells,the CIP2A mRNA expression in the experimental group(CIP2A knocked down group)was significantly lower than that in the blank group,and the CIP2A protein expression in the experimental group was also significantly lower than that in the blank group.2.Cell cloning and CCK8 experiments showed that the cell proliferation ability of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with that of the blank group(t=50.86,P<0.01;t=12.406,P<0.001);The results of cell scratch test showed that the transverse migration ability of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with the blank group,and the longitudinal migration ability of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with the blank group by Transwell test(t=40.038,P<0.01;t=12.247,P<0.001).CONCLUSION After knockdown CIP2A expression in hypopharyngeal carcinoma FaDu cells,the proliferation and migration ability of hypopharyngeal cancer cells decreased,suggesting that CIP2A is involved in regulating the biological behavior of hypopharyngeal cancer cells and can be used as a potential anticancer target.

Objective To establish an allogeneic rat model of endometriosis and to evaluate the effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist GenSci006 on experimental rat endometriosis. Methods Endometrium from SPF grade donor female SD rats were transplanted onto the abdominal wall of recipient female rats to construct an allogeneic endometriosis model. The rats undergoing sham surgery were divided into the sham group. Three weeks later, the length, width and height of the ectopic endometrium were measured, and the volume of the endometrium (V₁) was calculated before drug administration. The modeling rats were randomly divided into four groups: model group, triptorelin group (0.25 mg/kg), GenSci006-1 group (0.125 mg/kg) and GenSci006-2 group (0.25 mg/kg). Each group had 16 rats and received a single dose of the corresponding drug. The sham group and model group were administered an equal volume of solvent. Three weeks after administration, ectopic endometrium was measured to calculate the volume V₂ and inhibition rate. The effect of GenSci006 on rat uterus and ovarian tissues was assessed by comparing organ coefficients and changes in pathological sections. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the levels of serum estradiol (E₂), progesterone (P₄), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). Real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR was used to detect the expression of GnRH receptor (GnRHR) mRNA in the hypothalamus and pituitary. Western blot was used to detect the expression of estradiol receptor alpha (ERα), beta (ERβ) and progesterone receptor (PR) in ectopic endometrium. Results Three weeks after administration, compared with the model group, the body weight of rats in the triptorelin and GenSci006-2 groups significantly increased (P < 0.05), while the volume of ectopic endometrium significantly decreased (P < 0.05). Compared with the sham group, the model group showed no significant changes in uterine and ovarian organ coefficients or endometrial thickness (P > 0.05). Compared with the model group, the uterine organ coefficients and endometrial thickness were significantly reduced in the triptorelin and GenSci006-2 groups (P < 0.05). Compared with the sham group, the serum levels of E₂, P₄, FSH and LH in the model group showed no significant changes (P > 0.05). Compared with the model group, the ovarian organ coefficient and serum P₄ levels of rats in the Triptorelin, GenSci006-1, and GenSci006-2 groups were significantly reduced (P < 0.05), while the serum LH levels of rats in the GenSci006-1 group were significantly increased (P < 0.05). However, there were no significant changes in serum E₂ and FSH levels in each group (P > 0.05). Compared with the model group, the expression levels of GnRHR mRNA in the pituitary tissue of rats in the triptorelin and GenSci006-2 groups were significantly downregulated (P < 0.05), with no significantly changes in the hypothalamus (P > 0.05). There were no significant changes in the expression level of GnRHR mRNA in the hypothalamus or the protein levels of ERα, ERβ and PR in the ectopic endometrial tissue in any group (P > 0.05). Conclusion The allogeneic endometriosis rat model is a suitable animal model for screening and evaluating drugs for treating endometriosis. The volume of ectopic endometrium, inhibition rate, uterine and ovarian organ coefficients, and serum E₂ levels may serve as indicators for detecting drug efficacy.

The concept of holographic law is widely reflected in the theory and clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. From philosophical perspective， TCM encompasses rich holographic law concepts， such as the theory of qi as the fundamental essence， mutual rooting and mutual storage of yin and yang， and mutual storage and classifications of the five phases. Through philosophical exploration of holographic law in TCM， this paper aimed to elucidate the connection between holographic law and TCM， and analyze the value and limitations of holographic law in TCM. Future research on holographic law in TCM should not only philosophically scrutinize the relationship between the whole and its parts under the guidance of holographic law thinking， but also incorporate qualitative and quantitative studies by referring to modern disciplines such as anatomy， physiology， and pathology， in order to better understand and validate the holographic law concepts in TCM.

Post translational modifications(PTMs)can change the properties of a protein by covalent addition of functional groups to one or more amino acids,and influence almost all aspects of normal cell biology and pathogenesis.Lacty-lation is a novel identified PTM,and has been found in both histone and non-histone proteins.Since associated with the end product of glycolysis--lactate,lactylation modification could provide a new perspective for understanding the relationship be-tween metabolic reprogramming and epigenetic modifications.Accumulated evidences suggest that lactylation play important roles in tumor progression and links to poor prognosis in clinical studies.Histone lactylation can affect gene expression in tu-mor cells and immunological cells,further promoting tumor progression and immune suppression.Lactylation on non-histone proteins can also regulate tumor progression and drug resistance.In this review,we aimed to summarize the roles of lactylation in cancer progression,microenvironment interactions and immune suppression,try to identify new molecular targets for can-cer therapy and provide a new direction for combined targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

Through combing and analysing the Silk Texts of Hand-Foot-11-Channels by Moxibustion （《足臂十一脉灸经》） and Yin-Yang-11-Channels by Moxibustion （A and B） （《阴阳十一脉灸经》） unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tomb， the second part of The Book of Vessels （《脉书》） unearthed from the Zhangjiashan Han Tomb， The Vessels Book-Second Part （《脉书·下经》） in Tianhui medical bamboo slips and the fragmentary text of the Channels （《经脉》） and the painted channel portrait unearthed from the Laoguanshan Han Tomb， and the lacquered wooden human body's model of channels unearthed from the Shuangbaoshan Han Tomb， it is argued that the channels starts from the arm jueyin channel which was missing in the early literature of channels， instead of the the hand jueyin pericardium channel， and then argues progressively. It is proposed that the arm jueyin channel in the early meridian literature may have been purposely omitted， that the three yin and three yang paradigms that prevails nowadays has experienced the interchange of the positions of taiyin and jueyin， and that the correspondences between visceral manifestation and the three yin and three yang are derived from the channels theory， and that the pericardium corresponds to the solid organ of the heart， and that the cognitive model of the channels theory has been briefly analysed， which can provide references to the related research.

Under the understanding of qi monism and the unity of body and spirit， the doctor-patient relationship in traditional Chinese medicine is subordinate to the induction relationship of the natural holism， which has profound philosophical connotations in traditional Chinese medicine. Based on the theory of congruence between manifestation and root cause from The Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor （《黄帝内经》）， we analysed the inductive connotation of the doctor-patient relationship from three levels： at the level of natural root， doctors and patients， as individuals in the qi world， have a deep and broad pattern to reach the root of cosmic generation and transformation； at the level of individual life， doctors are relatively harmonious internally and externally and are quiet and sensitive， and they have the potential ability to assist the patients who deviate from the healthy state to return to their own yin and yang balance； at the level of specific treatment， doctors and patients sense each other， forming a space-time field where spirit and qi are connected， so that the patient's qi and blood can be easily regulated and returned to the healthy state by calming mind and spirit， and at the same time， in the positive change of the qi， both sides will be converted to neutral and harmonious state together. This kind of induction relationship is based on the principle of spirit governing qi， with "inaction" as the root， which is the source of vitality of "nothingness" in the process of Chinese medicine treatment as "the generation cycle of the Being and the Nothingness".

Objective:To investigate the mechanism of benzyl isothiocyanate(BITC) in the treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer(ATC).Methods:Using network pharmacological analysis, key targets of BITC and ATC were screened, followed by GO and KEGG enrichment analysis. In order to validate the findings, AutoDock software was used to dock BITC and ATC key targets. BITC was applied to two ATC cell lines(8505C and CAL-62). Flow cytometry was used to analyze cell apoptosis. Autophagy inhibitors hydroxychloroquine sulfate(HCQ) and 3-methyladenine(3MA) were used in combination with BITC. Real-time quantitative PCR was conducted to detect the gene level of LC3B, while Western blotting was utilized to examine the expression of NF-κB, LC3B Ⅱ, Beclin-1, and Bcl-2. In animal experiments, a mouse tumor model was constructed using CAL-62 cells, treated with intraperitoneal injections of BITC(100 mg/kg) and normal saline respectively, administered every other day for a total of 21 days. Immunoblotting of tumor tissue was performed to detect the expression of LC3B Ⅱ, Bcl-2, Beclin-1, and NF-κB.Results:A total of 10 key targets with binding energies≤-4.0 kcal/mol were identified. KEGG analysis showed that these genes are mainly involved in NF-κB signaling pathway and apoptosis. BITC inhibited ATC cells with IC50 values of 27.56 μmol/L for 8505C and 28.30 μmol/L for CAL-62. The expression levels of NF-κB, Beclin-1, and Bcl-2 decreased, while LC3B Ⅱ and LC3B gene expression increased. Combining 3MA with BITC enhanced cell inhibition LC3B Ⅱ expression. HCQ increased LC3B Ⅱ expression without enhancing cell and viability inhibition. In the mouse tumor model, compared to the control group, the treatment group had higher LC3B Ⅱ and lower Bcl-2, Beclin-1, and NF-κB levels.Conclusion:BITC could inhibit the growth of ATC cells in vitro and in vivo, disrupt the autophagy degradation, and inhibit the NF-κB pathway.

Gastric cancer is the most prevalent gastrointestinal tumor in China， threatening the life and health of patients. Surgery is one of the available therapies， which， however， induces postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction （PGD） and other common complications. The pathogenesis of PGD is still unclear and no efficient targeted drug is available. In addition， the limited treatment measures fail to effectively improve gastrointestinal function. As a result， patients generally suffer from low quality of life and poor prognosis. In Chinese medicine， PGD belongs to the categories of "vomiting"， "stuffiness and fullness"， "regurgitation"， "abdominal distension"， "intestinal impediment"， and "intestinal accumulation". In recent years， there has been an explosion of research on the PGD of gastric cancer in Chinese medicine， and many research results have been obtained. On this basis， this study introduced PGD in modern medicine， and causes and pathogenesis， syndrome differentiation-based treatment， and clinical studies of PGD. It was found that diverse internal and external treatments are available in Chinese medicine for PGD such as internal use of Chinese medicine， Chinese medicine enema， auricular point seed-embedding， acupuncture， and moxibustion， which feature ease of implementation， small side effects， definite efficacy， and significant effect in combination with other therapies. This paper summarized the ideas and measures for treatment of PGD of gastric cancer by Chinese medicine， the research outcomes， limitations， and research directions， which can serve as a reference for further research on treatment of PGD of gastric cancer by Chinese medicine.