1.Phenomics of traditional Chinese medicine 2.0: the integration with digital medicine
Min Xu ; Xinyi Shao ; Donggeng Guo ; Xiaojing Yan ; Lei Wang ; Tao Yang ; Hao LIANG ; Qinghua PENG ; Lingyu Linda Ye ; Haibo Cheng ; Dayue Darrel Duan
Digital Chinese Medicine 2025;8(3):282-299
Abstract
Modern western medicine typically focuses on treating specific symptoms or diseases, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes the interconnections of the body’s various systems under external environment and takes a holistic approach to preventing and treating diseases. Phenomics was initially introduced to the field of TCM in 2008 as a new discipline that studies the laws of integrated and dynamic changes of human clinical phenomes under the scope of the theories and practices of TCM based on phenomics. While TCM Phenomics 1.0 has initially established a clinical phenomic system centered on Zhenghou (a TCM definition of clinical phenome), bottlenecks remain in data standardization, mechanistic interpretation, and precision intervention. Here, we systematically elaborates on the theoretical foundations, technical pathways, and future challenges of integrating digital medicine with TCM phenomics under the framework of “TCM phenomics 2.0”, which is supported by digital medicine technologies such as artificial intelligence, wearable devices, medical digital twins, and multi-omics integration. This framework aims to construct a closed-loop system of “Zhenghou–Phenome–Mechanism–Intervention” and to enable the digitization, standardization, and precision of disease diagnosis and treatment. The integration of digital medicine and TCM phenomics not only promotes the modernization and scientific transformation of TCM theory and practice but also offers new paradigms for precision medicine. In practice, digital tools facilitate multi-source clinical data acquisition and standardization, while AI and big data algorithms help reveal the correlations between clinical Zhenghou phenomes and molecular mechanisms, thereby improving scientific rigor in diagnosis, efficacy evaluation, and personalized intervention. Nevertheless, challenges persist, including data quality and standardization issues, shortage of interdisciplinary talents, and insufficiency of ethical and legal regulations. Future development requires establishing national data-sharing platforms, strengthening international collaboration, fostering interdisciplinary professionals, and improving ethical and legal frameworks. Ultimately, this approach seeks to build a new disease identification and classification system centered on phenomes and to achieve the inheritance, innovation, and modernization of TCM diagnostic and therapeutic patterns.
2.Correlation of emotional abnormalities with the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in obese patients
Yan XU ; Yikai DOU ; Min WANG ; Xiao YANG ; Zhong CHENG ; Yi CHEN ; Xiaohong MA
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(1):46-51
BackgroundBariatric surgery has emerged as an important tool in the management of obesity. Some patients undergoing bariatric surgery are prone to develop emotional abnormalities and have abnormally elevated concentrations of inflammatory factors level in peripheral blood, whereas current domestic research focusing on the impact of preoperative emotional states and peripheral blood inflammatory factors level on weight loss effect remains limited. ObjectiveTo explore the correlation of preoperative emotional abnormalities with the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in obese patients, and to provide theoretical basis for improving the clinical efficacy of bariatric surgery. MethodsEighty-one obese patients scheduled for bariatric surgery at gastrointestinal surgery Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University from December 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023 were enrolled and assessed using Hamilton Depression Scale-17 item (HAMD-17) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA). Patients who scored 7 or above on HAMD-17 or HAMA or had a history of previous depression or anxiety diagnoses were classified into emotional abnormality group (n=34), and samples who scored less than 7 on HAMD-17 and HAMA and were free of history of previous depression and anxiety diagnoses were set as non-emotional abnormality group (n=47). The data were collected by the self made questionnaire. Patients were subjected to complete the assessment of Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation-Chinese Version (BSI-CV), Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Laboratory tests including peripheral blood C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Body weight and height assessed in the early morning after an overnight fasting period were recorded in all participants at 1- and 6-month after surgery through outpatient clinic visits or telephone follow-up. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to examine relationship among body mass index (BMI), preoperative emotional states and peripheral blood inflammation mediators. ResultsAmong 81 obese patients, 62 completed the study, including 27 cases in emotional abnormality group and 35 cases in non-emotional abnormality group
3.Two new dalbergiphenols from Zhuang medicine Dalbergia rimosa Roxb
Cheng-sheng LU ; Wei-yu WANG ; Min ZHU ; Si-si QIN ; Zhao-hui LI ; Chen-yan LIANG ; Xu FENG ; Jian-hua WEI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(2):418-423
Twelve compounds were isolated from the ethyl acetate fraction of the 80% aqueous ethanol extract of the roots and stems of
4.Remote Virtual Companion via Tactile Codes and Voices for The People With Visual Impairment
Song GE ; Xuan-Tuo HUANG ; Yan-Ni LIN ; Yan-Cheng LI ; Wen-Tian DONG ; Wei-Min DANG ; Jing-Jing XU ; Ming YI ; Sheng-Yong XU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(1):158-176
ObjectiveExisting artificial vision devices can be divided into two types: implanted devices and extracorporeal devices, both of which have some disadvantages. The former requires surgical implantation, which may lead to irreversible trauma, while the latter has some defects such as relatively simple instructions, limited application scenarios and relying too much on the judgment of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide enough security. Here we propose a system that has voice interaction and can convert surrounding environment information into tactile commands on head and neck. Compared with existing extracorporeal devices, our device can provide a larger capacity of information and has advantages such as lower cost, lower risk, suitable for a variety of life and work scenarios. MethodsWith the latest remote wireless communication and chip technologies, microelectronic devices, cameras and sensors worn by the user, as well as the huge database and computing power in the cloud, the backend staff can get a full insight into the scenario, environmental parameters and status of the user remotely (for example, across the city) in real time. In the meanwhile, by comparing the cloud database and in-memory database and with the help of AI-assisted recognition and manual analysis, they can quickly develop the most reasonable action plan and send instructions to the user. In addition, the backend staff can provide humanistic care and emotional sustenance through voice dialogs. ResultsThis study originally proposes the concept of “remote virtual companion” and demonstrates the related hardware and software as well as test results. The system can not only achieve basic guide functions, for example, helping a person with visual impairment to shop in supermarkets, find seats at cafes, walk on the streets, construct complex puzzles, and play cards, but also can meet the demand for fast-paced daily tasks such as cycling. ConclusionExperimental results show that this “remote virtual companion” is applicable for various scenarios and demands. It can help blind people with their travels, shopping and entertainment, or accompany the elderlies with their trips, wilderness explorations, and travels.
5.Analysis of related factors of new-onset conduction disturbance after transcatheter aortic valve replacement with self-expanding valve
Wei-Min WANG ; Yu-Xi SUN ; Li-Cheng DING ; Li-Lan WANG ; Qiao-Ru XU ; Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2024;32(2):61-70
Objective To investigate the baseline clinical characteristics,ascending aortic root anatomical characteristics,and related factors of the surgical strategy of patients with new-onset conduction disturbance(NOCD)after transcatheter aortic valve replacement(TAVR)with self-expanding valve(SEV)implantation.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 245 patients who underwent TAVR at the Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital Xiamen University between December 2014 and November 2022.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,167 patients with SEV implantation during surgery were continuously included.They were divided into tricuspid aortic valve group(TAV group,113 cases)and bicuspid aortic valve group(BAV group,54 cases)according to aortic valve morphology.The TAV group was divided into NOCD group(43 cases)and non NOCD group(70 cases)according to postoperative electrocardiogram characteristics.The BAV group was divided into NOCD group(16 cases)and non NOCD group(38 cases).Collect clinical data such as preoperative electrocardiogram and ascending aortic root CT angiography from patients.Results The right-non valvular calcification quantification(P=0.005)in the non-NOCD group was significantly greater than that in the NOCD group,but the aortic angle(P=0.002)was smaller in TAV patients.Multivariate analysis suggested that the risk of NOCD after TAVR is reduced by 2.6%for every 10 mm3 increase in right-non valvular calcification in patients(OR 0.974,P=0.039),the risk of postoperative NOCD nearly 7.3%for every degree increase in aortic angulation(OR 1.073,P=0.003).In BAV patients the increase of the risk of NOCD after TAVR is nearly 3.3%for every l ms increase in preoperative PR interval(OR 1.033,P=0.041),the risk of NOCD is reduced by 6.6%for every 10 mm3 increase in calcification quantification in the right coronary valve area(OR 0.934,P=0.013).Conclusions In TAV patient,right-non valvular calcification may have a protective effect on the cardiac conduction system,but a larger aortic angle increases the risk of NOCD.In BAV patients,a longer preoperative PR interval is a risk factor for NOCD,and the right coronary valve area may protect the cardiac conduction system.
6.Diagnostic value of serum homocysteine,soluble stromelysin 2 and cystatin C for chronic heart failure
Gong-Min CHENG ; Yan YUAN ; Xu-Qing DONG ; Zhi-Gang LUO
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2024;33(1):45-49
Objective:To investigate the diagnostic value of serum homocysteine(Hcy),soluble stromelysin 2(sST2)and cystatin C(CysC)for chronic heart failure(CHF).Methods:A total of 86 CHF patients admitted in our hospital were se-lected as CHF group,and 86 healthy individuals who underwent physical examination simultaneously were selected as healthy control group.Serum levels of Hcy,sST2 and CysC,plasma level of N terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)and cardiac function indexes[left atrial diameter(LAD),left ventricular end diastolic diameter(LVEDd),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)]were measured between two groups.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation among serum Hcy,sST2,CysC,plasma NT-proBNP and cardiac function indexes.Receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)was drawn to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum Hcy,sST2 and CysC and their combined detection for CHF.Results:Compared with healthy control group,there were significant rise in scrum levels of Hcy,sST2 and CysC,plasma NT-proBNP level,LAD and LVEDd,and significant reduction in LVEF in CHF group,P=0.001 all.Pearson correlation analysis indicated that serum Hcy,sST2 and CysC levels were significant positively correlated with plas-ma NT-proBNP level,LAD and LVEDd(r=0.385~0.511,P<0.05 or<0.01),and significant inversely correlated with LVEF(r=-0.424~-0.402,P<0.05 all).AUC of single detection of serum Hcy,sST2 and CysC diagnosing CHF was 0.624,0.720 and 0.870 respectively,and AUC of their combination was 0.865,which was significantly higher than any single detection,P<0.05 or<0.01.Conclusion:Serum levels of Hcy,sST2 and CysC abnormally increase in CHF patients,which can be used as auxiliary diagnostic indexes for CHF.The triple combined detection is of great signifi-cance for the diagnosis of CHF.
7.A proteomic landscape of pharmacologic perturbations for functional relevance
Zhiwei LIU ; Shangwen JIANG ; Bingbing HAO ; Shuyu XIE ; Yingluo LIU ; Yuqi HUANG ; Heng XU ; Cheng LUO ; Min HUANG ; Minjia TAN ; Jun-Yu XU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(1):128-139
Pharmacological perturbation studies based on protein-level signatures are fundamental for drug dis-covery.In the present study,we used a mass spectrometry(MS)-based proteomic platform to profile the whole proteome of the breast cancer MCF7 cell line under stress induced by 78 bioactive compounds.The integrated analysis of perturbed signal abundance revealed the connectivity between phenotypic behaviors and molecular features in cancer cells.Our data showed functional relevance in exploring the novel pharmacological activity of phenolic xanthohumol,as well as the noncanonical targets of clinically approved tamoxifen,lovastatin,and their derivatives.Furthermore,the rational design of synergistic inhibition using a combination of histone methyltransferase and topoisomerase was identified based on their complementary drug fingerprints.This study provides rich resources for the proteomic landscape of drug responses for precision therapeutic medicine.
8.Effect of hypothyroidism in pregnancy on cognitive function in rat offspring
Yawei ZHANG ; Yuanyuan CHENG ; Min XU ; Dake HUANG ; Datong DENG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(6):1035-1039
Objective To investigate the effects of hypothyroidism and drug intervention on the cognitive function of rat offspring through the establishment of a rat model of experimental hypothyroidism in pregnancy.Methods A to-tal of 20 SD female rats were randomly divided into control group(CON group)and hypothyroid group(PTU group).The hypothyroid model was established by propylthiouracil(PTU),the thyroid hormone levels of female mice were detected by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay,and the differences between the two groups were compared.After successful modeling,the male mice were mated in cages,and the hypothyroid group was randomly divided into no intervention group(group Ⅰ),first trimester intervention group(group Ⅱ)and second and third tri-mester intervention group(group Ⅲ).The Morris water maze(MWM)experiment was used to test the learning and memory ability of the rats.The morphological structure of hippocampal neurons,the expression of nucleoprotein(NeuN)and synapse-associated protein(SYN)in mature neurons were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining(HE),Nissl staining and immunohistochemistry.Results ① Compared with the CON group,the female mice in the PTU group had a significant increase in TSH and a significant decrease in FT4(P<0.05).② In the positio-ning navigation test,the evasion latency of the pups in each group was gradually shortened.On the 5th day,the in-cubation period of group Ⅰ was significantly longer than that of groups CON,Ⅱ,Ⅲ(P<0.05).There was little change between groups Ⅱ and Ⅲ and CON groups(P>0.05).③ The residence time of group Ⅱ was significantly different from that in group Ⅰ during the space exploration stage(P<0.05).There was a significant difference be-tween the number of pups crossing the platform in group Ⅰ and groups CON,Ⅱ and Ⅲ(P<0.05).④ There was no significant difference between HE staining and Nissl staining in hippocampal tissues of rats in each group.How-ever,compared with the CON group,the average absorbance of NeuN and SYN proteins in the hippocampus of mice in groups Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ was significantly reduced(P<0.05).Conclusion Hypothyroidism will have adverse effects on the cognitive function and hippocampal neuron development of pregnant rats,and the effects of interven-tion on the cognitive function of offspring at different stages of pregnancy are different,the earlier the intervention,the smaller the damage to cognitive function.
9.Study on therapeutic material basis and mechanism of Ganke Formula based on UPLC-Q-TOF/MS
Xue ZHANG ; Qaing-Hua YUAN ; Cheng-Shi HE ; Na XU ; Xiao-Rui CHEN ; Min ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(3):413-418
Objective To explore the therapeutic material basis and antitussive mechanism of Ganke Formula.Methods Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF/MS)technology was used to analyze and identify the components of Ganke Formula in serum.30 rats were randomly divided into control group,model group,experimental-L group,experimental-M group and experimental-H group,6 rats per group.Acute bronchitis rat model was established by smoke inhalation and cold stimulus.The experimental-L,-M,-H groups were respectively given 1.86,4.66,9.32 g·kg-1(crude drug/weight)dose of Ganke Formula per day by intragastric administration for 7 days.The control group and model group were given the equal amount of normal saline.The contents of interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in rat lung tissue were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The expressions of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)and phosphorylated protein kinase B(p-Akt)in lung were detected by Western blotting.Results Twenty-six absorbed components have been identified by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS.The contents of IL-1β in control group,model group,experimental-M,-H group were(57.80±7.67),(186.48±8.50),(166.05±9.90)and(143.19±6.31)pg·mL-1;TNF-α contents were(47.14±8.55),(316.22±9.49),(68.93±7.94)and(65.93±7.10)pg·mL-1;the relative expression levels of PI3K in lung tissues were 0.38±0.05,0.97±0.10,0.68±0.15 and 0.56±0.10;the relative expression levels of p-Akt were 0.34±0.14,0.93±0.05,0.63±0.16 and 0.49±0.14,respectively.Compared with the model group,the above indicators in the experimental-H group and control group were statistically different(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Conclusion Ganke Formula can intervene in the expression of inflammatory and immune regulatory factors by regulating PI3K/Akt signaling pathway,improve airway inflammation,and thus exert cough relieving effects.
10.Clinical trial of long-acting and short-acting recombinant human growth hormone in the treatment of children with idiopathic short stature
De-Hui ZHANG ; Wen-Xu CHENG ; Lun-Min ZHANG ; Zhi-Ying ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(15):2178-2181
Objective To observe clinical curative effect of long-acting recombinant human growth hormone(rhGH)and short-acting rhGH,and their influences on growth and development indexes,serum thyroid function indexes and insulin in children with idiopathic short stature(ISS).Methods The children with ISS were randomly divided into long-acting group[subcutaneous injection of polyethylene glycol recombinant human growth hormone(0.2 mg·kg-1·w-1,qw)]and short-acting group[subcutaneous injection of recombinant human growth hormone(0.15 U·kg-1·d-1)at 30 min before sleep every night].All children were treated for 12 months.The growth and development[growth velocity(GV),height standard deviation of points(Ht SDS)],thyroid function,fasting insulin(FINS)and insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1)were compared between the two groups.The occurrence of adverse reactions was recorded.Results In the 68 children,there were 4 cases with loss to follow-up and shedding due to personal reasons.Finally,there were 33 cases in long-acting group and 31 cases in short-acting group for statistical analysis.After 6 months of treatment,GV in long-acting group and short-acting group were(4.53±0.56)and(3.97±0.48)cm·year-1,Ht SDS were-2.45±0.23 and-2.66±0.21,IGF-1 levels were(551.62±41.48)and(524.36±37.84)mg·mL-1,respectively.After 12 months of treatment,GV in long-acting group and the short-acting group were(9.44±0.82)and(8.46±0.77)cm·year-1,Ht SDS were-1.68±0.19 and-1.91±0.20,IGF-1 levels were(642.46±36.49)and(593.14±40.12)mg·mL-1,differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).There were no significant differences in FT3,FT4,TSH and FINS between the two groups after treatment(all P>0.05).There was no significant difference in the total incidences of adverse drug reactions between long-acting group and short-acting group[6.06%(2 cases/33 cases)vs 12.90%(4 cases/31 cases),P>0.05].Conclusion Compared with short-acting rhGH,promotion effect of long-acting rhGH is better on short-term growth and development in ISS children,which can increase level of serum IGF-1 and has no obvious effects on thyroid function,with good safety.


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