1.Study on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes of 800 Children with Alopecia Areata Based on Factor Analysis and Cluster Analysis
Ying XIE ; Yanping WANG ; Mingyue ZHUANG ; Meijiao DU ; Yonglong XU ; Yumei YANG ; Dingquan YANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(4):388-394
ObjectiveTo study the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes of children with alopecia areata, and provide evidence for TCM differentiation and treatment in clinic. MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 800 children with alopecia areata admitted to the Hair Medicine Center of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2021. The clinical data of the children were collected using a four-examination information questionnaire, including clinical characteristics (age of consultation, age of onset, course of disease, family history, severity grading), alopecia areata-related factors (triggers), and four-examination information (including sleep, diet, emotions, bladder and bowel function, etc.). Descriptive frequency analyses, rank sum tests, factor analyses and cluster analyses were performed, and the distribution of the major TCM syndromes was summarised with the clinical data. ResultsThere were 800 children with alopecia areata, including 449 males and 351 females; 8 cases (1.00%) were in infancy, 36 cases (4.50%) were in early childhood, 180 cases (22.50%) were in preschool, 380 cases (47.50%) were in school age, and 196 cases (24.50%) were in puberty at the time of consultation; the average age of consultation was 8.31±3.86 years, the average age of onset of disease was 5.40±3.82 years, and the average duration of disease was 2.94±2.77 years; 527 children (65.87%) with severe alopecia areata; 85 children (13.56%) had a family history of alopecia areata; 772 children (96.50%) had unknown triggers for their first alopecia areata, and 28 children (3.50%) reported the presence of obvious triggers, including fright (9 cases), high fever (5 cases), allergic reactions (4 cases), micronutrient (zinc, iron, etc.) deficiencies (4 cases), inappropriate diet (2 cases), environmental factors (1 case, new house renovation), atopic dermatitis (1 case), atopic asthma (1 case), and pneumonia (1 case). A total of 40 four-examination information items were collected, among which the frequency of kicking quilts was the highest with 380 cases (47.50%), followed by picky eating (369 cases, 46.13%), sleeplessness (334 cases, 41.75%), irritability (334 cases, 41.75%), partiality towards certain foods (306 cases, 38.25%), impulsiveness (297 cases, 37.13%), dry stools (233 cases, 29.13%), yellow urine (215 cases, 26.88%), nail biting (213 cases, 26.63%), bad breath (211 cases, 26.38%). According to factor analysis and cluster analysis, five types of TCM syndromes were obtained, in order as qi and blood deficiency syndrome (110 cases, 13.75%), spleen deficiency syndrome (114 cases, 14.25%), kidney essence deficiency syndrome (140 cases, 17.50%), dietary stagnation syndrome (150 cases, 18.75%), and liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome (286 cases, 35.75%). Patients in each age group and SALT grading are mainly liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome. ConclusionThe TCM symptoms of children with alopecia areata are mainly based on qi and blood deficiency syndrome, spleen deficiency syndrome, kidney essence deficiency syndrome, dietary stagnation syndrome, and liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome, of which liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome is the most common type at different ages and stages of the disease.
2.Research Progress of Chinese Medicine Monomers with Anti-tumor Effect by Regulating Non-receptor Tyrosine Kinase
Yujie HU ; Lanyi WEI ; Junjun CHEN ; Yangyun ZHOU ; Jiao YANG ; Jiudong HU ; Yonglong HAN
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(1):106-114
Cancer is a severe threat to human life and health.The over-activation of oncogenes is the main reason for poor treatment and prognosis of cancer patients.Most of these over-activated oncogenes are protein tyrosine kinase(PTK).Among many PTKs,non-receptor tyrosine kinase(NRTK)is an important signaling molecule that regulates cell proliferation and migration as the primary driver of intracellular signaling pathway transduction.Targeting NRTK has become the focus and difficulty in developing anti-tumor drugs.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),with its characteristics of multi-channel,multi-link,multi-target,and low toxicity,plays a significant advantage in treating adjuvant tumors.So far,it has been found various traditional TCM monomers can inhibit NRTK from playing an anti-tumor role.This review summarized the part of Src,Jak,Abl,Fak families,the prominent members of NRTK in tumor progression,as well as the TCM monomers acting on these members.We aimed to provide a theoretical basis for the anti-tumor therapy targeting NRTK and a reference for the search for TCM monomer inhibitors of NRTK.
3.Distal dynamic locking and distal static locking of proximal femoral bionic intramedullary nails: a biomechanical finite element analysis
Yuchuan WANG ; Xiaodong CHENG ; Yanbin ZHU ; Yonglong LI ; Zhongzheng WANG ; Yanjiang YANG ; Wei CHEN ; Yingze ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(2):138-142
Objective:To characterize the biomechanics of distal dynamic locking and distal static locking of proximal femur bionic nails (PFBN) in fixation of intertrochanteric fractures by a finite element analysis.Methods:The CT image data from the hip to the upper tibia from an adult male volunteer were used to establish a three-dimensional model of the femur by Mimics 20.0 and Geomagic 2013 which was processed further into a model of Evans type I intertrochanteric fracture by software NX 12.0. With reference to the internal fixation parameters commonly used, 4 models of PFBN fixation were established: distal single transverse nail dynamic locking (model A), single oblique nail dynamic locking (model B), single nail static locking (model C) and double nail dynamic locking (model D). Abaqus 6.14 software was used to load and analyze the internal fixation stresses and displacements of fracture ends.Results:Under a 2100N loading, the peak stress was located upon the main nail in the 4 models. The smallest peak stress upon the main nail was in Model D (161.9 MPa), decreased by 15.9% compared with model A (192.5 MPa), by 15.6% compared with model B (191.9 MPa), and by 0.9% compared with model C (163.3 MPa). The peak stress upon the fixation screw was the largest in model A (95.3 MPa), the smallest in model B (91.5 MPa), and 91.5 MPa and 92.2 MPa in models C and D, respectively. The overall displacements of the implants, in a descending order, were 10.14 mm in model A, 10.10 mm in model B, 10.09 mm in model C, and 10.05 mm in model D. Similarly, the displacements of fracture ends were 0.125 mm in model A, 0.121 mm in model B, 0.110 mm in model C, and 0.098 mm in model D.Conclusion:Compared with dynamic locking, distal static locking of PFBN provides a better mechanical stability and reduces stress concentration upon internal fixation.
4.Mechanism of Chinese Medicine Monomer Reversing Paclitaxel Resistance: A Review
Qianwen KONG ; Junjun CHEN ; Yujie HU ; Xiaochuan XUE ; Meizhi SHI ; Yangyun ZHOU ; Min ZHANG ; Jiudong HU ; Jiao YANG ; Yonglong HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(17):209-216
Paclitaxel is the first-line chemotherapy drug for a variety of cancers. However, the paclitaxel resistance greatly reduced the efficacy in the later treatment stage, which seriously increased the mortality and recurrence rate of cancer and limited the clinical application of paclitaxel. At present, Chinese medicine compound prescription, proprietary Chinese medicine, and Chinese medicine injection are widely used as the adjuvant chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of cancer in clinic. Chinese medicine has shown unique advantages in improving the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs and the prognosis of chemotherapy, and reducing the toxic and side effects. However, the specific mechanism and effective monomer composition of Chinese medicine for reversing the resistance of chemotherapy drugs are unclear, and the application of Chinese medicine in different types of cancer is also limited, which are worthy of further exploration. This review summarized the composition of Chinese medicine monomer with synergistic antitumor effect combined with paclitaxel in recent years. The specific mechanism and pharmacological activities of Chinese medicine monomer reversing paclitaxel resistance were classified. This review found that through acting on the membrane transport protein, Chinese medicine monomer promoted the accumulation of paclitaxel in tumor cells, inhibited the expressions of protein and metabolic enzyme related to multidrug resistance and the metabolism of paclitaxel, and regulated the levels of apoptosis genes and factors and apoptosis-related pathways to promote the inhibitory effect of paclitaxel on cell proliferation. Chinese medicine monomer also significantly improved paclitaxel chemotherapy sensitivity by regulating the expression levels of micro ribonucleic acid (microRNA) and long non-coding ribonucleic acid RNA (lncRNA), inhibiting the characteristics of tumor stem cells and tumor metabolic reprogramming, improving tumor microenvironment, and triggering tumor cell death autophagy and oxidative stress response. This review provides a theoretical basis for clarifying the specific anti-tumor mechanism of Chinese medicine monomer combined with paclitaxel, which is of great significance for the development of new Chinese medicine and the clinical research of the drugs combined with paclitaxel, and has certain value for the application of Chinese medicine combined with other chemotherapy drugs.
5.A Study on the Relationship between Family Health and Negative Psychology of Primary and Secondary School Students during Epidemic Prevention and Control
Na SHAO ; Xinyuan WEI ; Lixia LIANG ; Zhaozhao HUI ; Bianling DANG ; Yonglong SU ; Yiqing HE ; Hui YANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2022;35(10):1144-1151
To know the current status of family health and negative psychology of primary and secondary school students, and to explore the correlation between them during the prevention and control of COVID-19. From January 15 to 30, in 2022, a total of 19 343 urban and rural primary and secondary school students in X city were selected. The short form of the family health scale, center for epidemiologica survey-depression scale and student burnout inventory for junior middle school students were used to conduct a cross-sectional survey. The Pearson correlation was used to analyze the relationship between the family health and negative psychology. The family health of primary and secondary school students is at the medium level or above, and more than half of students may/must be depressed. There are significant differences in study burnout in different learning stages and epidemic management in different places of residence. It is recommended that family members and schools staff should give more psychological and social support to primary and secondary school students to reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 on them.
6.Inflammatory factors in periodontitis patients and their effects toward the occurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus: a case-control study
Fen LIU ; Zhifei ZHOU ; Yang MI ; Meng MA ; Yonglong HONG ; Faming CHEN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2022;57(6):569-575
Objective:To explore the effects of periodontitis and inflammatory factors toward the occurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Methods:Pregnant women who came to the Department of Obstetrics, Northwest Women′s and Children′s Hospital for prenatal examinations during March to November of 2021 were invited to participate in this study. Participants with GDM who met the inclusion criteria ( n=100) were assigned into the case group; while healthy participants ( n=100) were assigned into the control group. Information of participants from the two groups were collected by questionnaires and periodontal statuses were clinically recorded in the meantime. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and venous blood were also collected from participants of two groups to analyze the expression levels of inflammatory factors like C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 and IL-33. Factors different between the two groups were included in the multivariate regression analysis model to determine the risk factors of GDM. Results:The age of participants was (33.4±5.1) years in case group and (30.5±4.5) years in control group respectively, which had statistical differences ( t=4.33, P<0.001). Besides, the body mass index of participants from case group was also significantly higher than control group [(28.11±3.85) kg/m 2vs. (23.31±3.15) kg/m 2, t=9.65, P<0.001]. Participants with GDM had more adverse periodontal clinical parameters. Prevalence of periodontitis in GDM group was 47.0% (47/100) compared with 29.0% (29/100) in control group (χ2=6.88, P=0.009). Multivariate regression analysis results indicated that periodontitis was a critical risk factor for the occurrence of GDM ( OR=1.882, P<0.001). Besides, GCF IL-8, serum TNF-α, IL-8 and IL-10 were also risk factors of GDM due to their higher expressions. Among them, TNF-α in serum ( OR=2.077) and IL-8 in serum ( OR=2.060) had more significant impacts ( P<0.001). Conclusions:This study demonstrated that periodontitis was associated with the occurrence of GDM. Up-regulation of serum pro-inflammatory mediators leaded by local periodontal inflammatory microenvironment might play a critical role in this pathological process.
7.Exploration of Entry Points of Traditional Chinese Clinical Pharmacists Participating in Multi-disciplinary Team
Jiao YANG ; Ying LIU ; Min ZHANG ; Changyan LI ; Meizhi SHI ; Yonglong HAN
China Pharmacist 2018;21(10):1783-1786
Objective: To investigate the entry points of traditional Chinese clinical pharmacists participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide reference for more peers and subject development. Methods: According to the daily work of traditional Chi-nese clinical pharmacists in joint multidisciplinary clinic and combining with patients' medication characteristics, traditional Chinese clinical pharmacists carried out works from three aspects including doctors, patients and peers. Results: After the medication was guided by traditional Chinese clinical pharmacists, the effect of medicinal treatment was improved, the patients' medication compliance increased and the incidence of adverse reactions was reduced. Moreover, it brought more ideas to the peers within the discipline in our hospital. Conclusion: Traditional Chinese clinical pharmacists can exploit their advantages to the full to find clinical demands and more entry points in works. At the same time, traditional Chinese clinical pharmacists should enhance related knowledge, professional qualities, and cooperation and communication ability comprehensively.
8.LncRNAs expression profile of ankylosing sporidylitis revealed by microarray
Xiaowu ZHONG ; Chengjiao YAO ; Yufeng QING ; Yaxi YAO ; Yonglong HE ; Qibin YANG ; Mingcai ZHAO ; Wenguang XIE ; Jingguo ZHOU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(2):214-219
Objective To investigate the expression profile variation of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in ankylosing sporidylitis (AS) and explore the role of lncRNAs in the pathogenesis of AS.Methods The peripheral blood mononuclear cells of AS patients and health controls (HC) were used to detect for differently expressed lncRNAs by microarray.The roles of lncRNAs were predicted with GO and pathway analysis.The results were verified by real time-polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Results A total of 148 lncRNAs and 134 mRNAs were detected,which had more than 2-fold differentially expressed in AS patients.Bioinformatics analysis found that GO term enrichment included protein binding,regulation of transcription,metabolism,signal transduction,et al.and might involve in toll-like receptor pathway,protein kinase,complement pathway,notch signaling pathway and so on.The expressions of three lncRNAs were estimated by real time-PCR which found that consistent with that of microarrays.Among these,D90064 was the most aberrantly expressed lncRNAs.Conclusions Several lncRNAs expression was changed significantly in AS patients in comparison with HC,which implies that those different lncRNAs may have an important role in the development and progression of AS.
9.Pharmaceutical Care in Integrated Diabetes Out-patient Participated by Clinical Pharmacists
Changyan LI ; Jiao YANG ; Meizhi SHI ; Yonglong HAN
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(5):575-578
Objective To introduce the working experience of clinical pharmacists who provide pharmaceutical service in participating integrated diabetes out-patient.Methods Review and analyze the patients' clinical features and the clinical pharmacists' working model and effect in integrated diabetes out-patient of the Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University.Results Among these patients who got pharmaceutical service in integrated diabetes out-patient, 81.7% were 40 to 70 years old, 51.7% had diabetes for 5 to 10 years, 50.0% were taking oral antidiabetic drugs to control blood glucose, and 90.0% were having complications.After the medication guide by clinical pharmacists,patients' medication compliance was increased from the percentage of 30.0% to 80.0%, the good control rate of blood glucose was increased from the percentage of 8.3% to 41.7%, and the incidence rate of adverse reaction was reduced from 10.0% to 3.3%.Conclusion Clinical pharmacists who actively participate in integrated diabetes out-patient could ensure the effective and safe treatment to diabetic patients.Therefore, this model is worth to be popularized due to professional value of clinical pharmacists.
10.Effect of morphine on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of P2Y12 receptor antagonists
Yanjiao ZHANG ; Mupeng LI ; Yonglong YANG ; Xiaoping CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(8):1041-1045
P2Y12 receptor antagonists and morphine are often recommended in patients with acute myocardial infarction.P2Y12 receptor antagonists can rapidly and potently reduce the platelet activity and prevent future thrombotic events.Meanwhile,combined morphine is used to relieve symptoms of angina.A number of studies have confirmed that morphine can decrease plasma concentrations of clopidogrel and impair its anti-platelet activity,which may lead to poor response in clopidogrel-treated patients with acute coronary syndrome.The randomized trials in healthy volunteers and patients with acute myocardial infarction also confirmed the similar drug-drug interaction between morphine and ticagrelor or prasugrel.Although the P2Y12 receptor antagonists combined with morphine are still used for myocardial infarction patients,there are few report on the objective evaluation of this drug interaction.This review,based on the findings of experimental as well as observational and randomized clinical studies,summarizes completely the drug interactions between oral P2Y12 receptor antagonists and morphine.

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