1.Exploration of the Body-Mind Harmonization Strategy in Treatment of Psoriasis with Anxiety and Depression Based on the "Depression-Blood-Spirit" Transformation Theory
Wenjie WANG ; Huaiwei LIU ; Shuying ZHA ; Liyun SUN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(13):1395-1399
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			It is believed that psoriasis with anxiety and depression presents the pathogenesis of "depression-blood-spirit", with qi depression as the initiating factor, and that the disease mechanism is understood from three aspects, including "qi depression transforming into fire, blood stasis disturbing the spirit", "depressed fire consuming yin, causing blood dryness and spirit agitation", "qi stagnation leading to blood stasis, resulting in obstructed channels and spirit depression". The treatment proposes three methods, firstly, cooling blood and resolving depression, secondly, nourishing blood and soothing depression, and thirdly, activating blood and regulating depression, which applies prescriptions as modified Liangxue Huoxue Decoction (凉血活血汤) combined with Zhiqiao (Poncirus trifoliata), Foshou (Citrus medica), and Lianqiaoxin (Forsythia suspensa) for cooling blood and resolving depression; modified Yangxue Jiedu Decoction (养血解毒汤) combined with Baishao (Paeonia lactiflora Pall), Zhenzhumu (Margaritifera Concha), and calcined Muli (Ostreidae) for nourishing blood and soothing depression; and modified Huoxue Sanyu Decoction (活血散瘀汤) combined with Yujin (Curcuma aromatica) and Hehuanpi (Albiziae Cortex) for activating blood and regulating depression. These three methods integrate the "depression-blood-spirit" pathogenesis to achieve harmony of body and spirit by clearing blood heat, nourishing yin and blood, and removing blood stasis, complemented with medicinals that soothing the liver, calming the spirit, and regulating depression. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Monotropein resists atherosclerosis by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and abnormal proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells
Hongliang LI ; Bingqian YE ; Jiping TIAN ; Bofan WANG ; Yiwen ZHA ; Shuying ZHENG ; Tan MA ; Wenwen ZHUANG ; Won Sun PARK ; Jingyan LIANG
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2025;29(2):245-255
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Monotropein is a compound classified into iridoid which is found in herbaceous plants Morindae officinalis. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-osteoarthritic activities. Previous study indicates that monotropein may have the potential to combat cardiovascular disease, although the related mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we constructed the model of atherosclerosis by oxidized low density lipoprotein-induced vascular smooth muscle cells and LDLR –/–mice given high-fat diet to investigate the effects of monotropein on atherosclerosis.Our results showed that monotropein treatment significantly reduced the area of atherosclerotic plaques and necrotic cores in mice, inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, and reduced inflammatory responses and oxidative stress, which in turn alleviated atherosclerosis. In addition, we found that monotropein reduced the expression levels of P-NF-κB and P-AP-1. In conclusion, our data suggest that monotropein inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells by mediating the activity of NF-κB, AP-1, reducing the level of inflammation and oxidative stress, and thus resisting the development of atherosclerosis. These findings demonstrate the efficacious therapeutic impact of monotropein on atherosclerosis and elucidate its specific target. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.Monotropein resists atherosclerosis by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and abnormal proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells
Hongliang LI ; Bingqian YE ; Jiping TIAN ; Bofan WANG ; Yiwen ZHA ; Shuying ZHENG ; Tan MA ; Wenwen ZHUANG ; Won Sun PARK ; Jingyan LIANG
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2025;29(2):245-255
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Monotropein is a compound classified into iridoid which is found in herbaceous plants Morindae officinalis. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-osteoarthritic activities. Previous study indicates that monotropein may have the potential to combat cardiovascular disease, although the related mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we constructed the model of atherosclerosis by oxidized low density lipoprotein-induced vascular smooth muscle cells and LDLR –/–mice given high-fat diet to investigate the effects of monotropein on atherosclerosis.Our results showed that monotropein treatment significantly reduced the area of atherosclerotic plaques and necrotic cores in mice, inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, and reduced inflammatory responses and oxidative stress, which in turn alleviated atherosclerosis. In addition, we found that monotropein reduced the expression levels of P-NF-κB and P-AP-1. In conclusion, our data suggest that monotropein inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells by mediating the activity of NF-κB, AP-1, reducing the level of inflammation and oxidative stress, and thus resisting the development of atherosclerosis. These findings demonstrate the efficacious therapeutic impact of monotropein on atherosclerosis and elucidate its specific target. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Monotropein resists atherosclerosis by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and abnormal proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells
Hongliang LI ; Bingqian YE ; Jiping TIAN ; Bofan WANG ; Yiwen ZHA ; Shuying ZHENG ; Tan MA ; Wenwen ZHUANG ; Won Sun PARK ; Jingyan LIANG
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2025;29(2):245-255
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Monotropein is a compound classified into iridoid which is found in herbaceous plants Morindae officinalis. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-osteoarthritic activities. Previous study indicates that monotropein may have the potential to combat cardiovascular disease, although the related mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we constructed the model of atherosclerosis by oxidized low density lipoprotein-induced vascular smooth muscle cells and LDLR –/–mice given high-fat diet to investigate the effects of monotropein on atherosclerosis.Our results showed that monotropein treatment significantly reduced the area of atherosclerotic plaques and necrotic cores in mice, inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, and reduced inflammatory responses and oxidative stress, which in turn alleviated atherosclerosis. In addition, we found that monotropein reduced the expression levels of P-NF-κB and P-AP-1. In conclusion, our data suggest that monotropein inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells by mediating the activity of NF-κB, AP-1, reducing the level of inflammation and oxidative stress, and thus resisting the development of atherosclerosis. These findings demonstrate the efficacious therapeutic impact of monotropein on atherosclerosis and elucidate its specific target. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Monotropein resists atherosclerosis by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and abnormal proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells
Hongliang LI ; Bingqian YE ; Jiping TIAN ; Bofan WANG ; Yiwen ZHA ; Shuying ZHENG ; Tan MA ; Wenwen ZHUANG ; Won Sun PARK ; Jingyan LIANG
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2025;29(2):245-255
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Monotropein is a compound classified into iridoid which is found in herbaceous plants Morindae officinalis. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-osteoarthritic activities. Previous study indicates that monotropein may have the potential to combat cardiovascular disease, although the related mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we constructed the model of atherosclerosis by oxidized low density lipoprotein-induced vascular smooth muscle cells and LDLR –/–mice given high-fat diet to investigate the effects of monotropein on atherosclerosis.Our results showed that monotropein treatment significantly reduced the area of atherosclerotic plaques and necrotic cores in mice, inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, and reduced inflammatory responses and oxidative stress, which in turn alleviated atherosclerosis. In addition, we found that monotropein reduced the expression levels of P-NF-κB and P-AP-1. In conclusion, our data suggest that monotropein inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells by mediating the activity of NF-κB, AP-1, reducing the level of inflammation and oxidative stress, and thus resisting the development of atherosclerosis. These findings demonstrate the efficacious therapeutic impact of monotropein on atherosclerosis and elucidate its specific target. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Monotropein resists atherosclerosis by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and abnormal proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells
Hongliang LI ; Bingqian YE ; Jiping TIAN ; Bofan WANG ; Yiwen ZHA ; Shuying ZHENG ; Tan MA ; Wenwen ZHUANG ; Won Sun PARK ; Jingyan LIANG
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2025;29(2):245-255
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Monotropein is a compound classified into iridoid which is found in herbaceous plants Morindae officinalis. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-osteoarthritic activities. Previous study indicates that monotropein may have the potential to combat cardiovascular disease, although the related mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we constructed the model of atherosclerosis by oxidized low density lipoprotein-induced vascular smooth muscle cells and LDLR –/–mice given high-fat diet to investigate the effects of monotropein on atherosclerosis.Our results showed that monotropein treatment significantly reduced the area of atherosclerotic plaques and necrotic cores in mice, inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, and reduced inflammatory responses and oxidative stress, which in turn alleviated atherosclerosis. In addition, we found that monotropein reduced the expression levels of P-NF-κB and P-AP-1. In conclusion, our data suggest that monotropein inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells by mediating the activity of NF-κB, AP-1, reducing the level of inflammation and oxidative stress, and thus resisting the development of atherosclerosis. These findings demonstrate the efficacious therapeutic impact of monotropein on atherosclerosis and elucidate its specific target. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Analysis of the Influence of High-Altitude Hypoxic Cold Environment on Fe-male Menstruation and Related Risk Factors
Shuxia LI ; Shuying ZHANG ; Qing LI ; Yan WANG ; Hongmei WEI ; Heng CHANG
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(1):59-63
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To investigate the effect of anoxic cold environment at 4500 m altitude on female men-struation.Methods:From March 1 to March 20,2023,women in a unit at an altitude of 4500 meters were selected for reproductive health questionnaire survey,and were divided into≤6 months group,6 months to 12 months group and≥12 months group according to altitude exposure time.The changes of menstruation in each group were analyzed to explore the relevant influencing factors.Results:The total incidence of abnormal menstruation in working women in hypoxic cold environment was as high as 66.14%,and there was no statistically significant difference between the groups at different high-altitude exposure times(P>0.05).The highest incidence of dys-menorrhea among the types of menstrual changes was 61.90%,but there was no statistically significant differ-ence between the groups at different high altitude exposure times(P>0.05).There was a statistically significant difference(P<0.05)in the proportion of insufficient sleep for at least 3 days per week,nervousness and anxiety,and training during their menstrual period in the women who experienced changes in their menstrual cycle com-pared to those who did not.Conclusions:Hypoxic cold environment can lead to the change of female menstrua-tion,and it is combined with sleep deficiency,tension and anxiety,and menstrual exercise.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Research progress of cerebral organoid technology and its application in stroke treatment
Kexin SUN ; Yuqian XIAO ; Jun WAN ; Shuying CHEN ; Limin CHEN ; Yan WANG ; Yanjie BAI
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(1):38-43
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Cerebral organoids are three-dimensional nerve cultures induced by embryonic stem cells(ESCs)or induced pluripotent stem cells(iPSCs)that mimic the structure and function of human brain.With the continuous optimization of cerebral organoid culture technology and the combination with emerging technologies such as organ transplantation,gene editing and organoids-on-chip,complex brain tissue structures such as functional vascular structures and neural circuits have been produced,which provides new methods and ideas for studying human brain development and diseases.This article reviews the latest advances in brain organoid technology,describes its application in neurological diseases and advances in stroke modeling and transplantation treatment.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Research progress of RNA m6A methylation in post-stroke cognitive impairment
Yuqian XIAO ; Kexin SUN ; Jun WAN ; Shuying CHEN ; Limin CHEN ; Yan WANG ; Yanjie BAI
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(3):331-336
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Post-stroke cognitive impairment(PSCI)is mainly manifested as learning and memory disorders.Highly enriched RNA m6A methylation modification in mammalian brain is involved in glial cell-mediated neuroinflammation.Given that neuroinflammation is the main mechanism for neural damage and spatial and memory impairment of PSCI,it is speculated that RNA m6A methylation modification can regulate the inflammatory response of glial cells after stroke to improve PSCI.This review summarizes and analyzes the role of RNA m6A methylation modification in the development of PSCI and analyzes its detailed mechanism of regulating glial cell-mediated inflammation,which will provide reference for researchers in this field.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Clinical heterogeneity and cluster analysis of multiple system atrophy
Xuemei WANG ; Shuying LIU ; Chao HAN ; Erhe XU ; Wei MAO ; Biao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(3):304-310
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To examine the clinical subtypes of patients with multisystem atrophy(MSA)that may indicate the prognosis of patients.Additionally, we aim to compare the ability to perform daily activities among patients of each subtype using cluster analysis.Methods:The retrospective analysis included demographic data, clinical symptoms and signs, scale scores, and ancillary examinations of 94 patients diagnosed with multisystem atrophy at Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University.The study aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of each subtype obtained through clustering.Additionally, a comparison was made between patients with traditional motor subtypes and those with new subtypes in terms of activities of daily living.The study consisted of 94 MSA patients, with an average age of 61 years and a female representation of 51.1%.Using the data collected on the continuum, a full linkage hierarchical cluster analysis was performed to classify MSA patients into four clinical subtypes: gait disorder(17 cases, 18.1%), malignant tonic hyperkinetic with premature haircut(25 cases, 26.6%), intermediate(43 cases, 45.7%), and autonomic benign type(9 cases, 9.6%).Each subtype exhibited various clinical motor and non-motor symptoms, including UPDRS-Ⅲ( χ2=27.90, P<0.001), gait disturbance( χ2=33.23, P<0.001), MoCA( χ2=10.98, P=0.012), HAMA( χ2=12.14, P=0.007), HAMD( χ2=13.62, P=0.003), smell score( χ2=10.16, P=0.017), postural hypotension( χ2=14.59, P=0.028), and a statistically significant difference in the ability to perform daily living score( χ2=25.35, P<0.001).No statistically significant differences in non-motor symptoms and activities of daily living abilities were observed between the cerebellar and Parkinsonian types of traditional motor typing( P>0.05). Conclusions:The hierarchical clustering analysis conducted in this study reveals that the clinical phenotype of MSA provides a more accurate reflection of patients' clinical characteristics and their impact on quality of life compared to the traditional motor phenotype.Additionally, it may help predict variations in the underlying pathological impairment and the rate of disease progression.These findings offer a foundation for precise diagnostic interventions in patients with MSA.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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