1.Buzhong Yiqitang Regulates Mitochondrial Homeostasis of Skeletal Muscle via PINK1 Pathways to Resist Exercise-induced Fatigue
Huani WEI ; Ting JIANG ; Juan PENG ; Chunxiang JING ; Wei LIU ; Huashan PAN ; Daorui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):31-39
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of Buzhong Yiqitang on exercise-induced fatigue and its potential mechanism. MethodsSixty male SPF-grade C57BL/6J mice were randomized into blank, model, low-, medium-, high-dose (4.1, 8.2, 16.4 g·kg-1, respectively) Buzhong Yiqitang, and vitamin C (0.04 g·kg-1) groups. The blank and model groups were administrated with normal saline. Each group was administrated with corresponding agents by gavage at a dose of 0.2 mL once a day. Except the blank group, other groups underwent a 6-weeks exhaustive swimming test under negative gravity. At the end of the experiment, blood was collected, and the thymus, spleen, liver, and kidney weights were measured. Serum levels of lactic acid (LD), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatine kinase (CK), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were assessed by kits to evaluate fatigue. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to observe pathological changes in the skeletal muscle. Electron microscopy was used to examine the skeletal muscle cell ultrastructure, with a focus on mitochondrial morphological changes. The adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content and activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅴ in skeletal muscle were determined by kits. The expression levels of key genes and proteins in the PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)-mediated mitochondrial homeostasis pathways in the skeletal muscle were evaluated via Real-time PCR and Western blot, respectively. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed reductions in weight gain rate (P<0.01) and thymus index (P<0.01), rises in serum levels of LD, BUN, MDA, and CK (P<0.01), disarrangement of skeletal muscle, broken muscle fibers, inflammatory cell infiltration in muscle fiber gaps, abnormal morphological changes (increased vacuolated mitochondria and disappearance of cristae) of mitochondria in skeletal muscle cells, and decreased mitochondria. In addition, the skeletal muscle in the model group showed reduced content of ATP, weakened activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅴ (P<0.05), up-regulated mRNA levels of PINK1, E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase (Parkin), hairy/enhancer-of-split related with YRPW motif 1 (HEY1), dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), sequestosome 1 (p62), and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) (P<0.05), and down-regulated protein level of microtubule-associated protein 1-light chain 3B (LC3B) (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Buzhong Yiqitang prolonged the swimming exhaustion time (P<0.01), increased the weight gain rate (P<0.01) and thymus index (P<0.01), lowered the serum levels of LD, BUN, MDA, and CK (P<0.05, P<0.01). The skeletal muscle in the Buzhong Yiqitang groups showed neat arrangement, reduced inflammatory cells, intact mitochondria with dense cristae, and increased mitochondria. In addition, the skeletal muscle in the Buzhong Yiqitang groups showcased increased ATP content, enhanced activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅴ (P<0.05, P<0.01), up-regulated protein levels of PINK1, Parkin, HEY1, LC3B, and Drp1 and mRNA level of HIF-1α (P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated expression level of p62 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionBuzhong Yiqitang can prevent and treat exercise-induced fatigue by regulating the mitochondrial homeostasis of skeletal muscle via the HIF-1α/PINK1/Parkin and HIF-1α/HEY1/PINK1 signaling pathways.
2.Buzhong Yiqitang Regulates Mitochondrial Homeostasis of Skeletal Muscle via PINK1 Pathways to Resist Exercise-induced Fatigue
Huani WEI ; Ting JIANG ; Juan PENG ; Chunxiang JING ; Wei LIU ; Huashan PAN ; Daorui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):31-39
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of Buzhong Yiqitang on exercise-induced fatigue and its potential mechanism. MethodsSixty male SPF-grade C57BL/6J mice were randomized into blank, model, low-, medium-, high-dose (4.1, 8.2, 16.4 g·kg-1, respectively) Buzhong Yiqitang, and vitamin C (0.04 g·kg-1) groups. The blank and model groups were administrated with normal saline. Each group was administrated with corresponding agents by gavage at a dose of 0.2 mL once a day. Except the blank group, other groups underwent a 6-weeks exhaustive swimming test under negative gravity. At the end of the experiment, blood was collected, and the thymus, spleen, liver, and kidney weights were measured. Serum levels of lactic acid (LD), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatine kinase (CK), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were assessed by kits to evaluate fatigue. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to observe pathological changes in the skeletal muscle. Electron microscopy was used to examine the skeletal muscle cell ultrastructure, with a focus on mitochondrial morphological changes. The adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content and activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅴ in skeletal muscle were determined by kits. The expression levels of key genes and proteins in the PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)-mediated mitochondrial homeostasis pathways in the skeletal muscle were evaluated via Real-time PCR and Western blot, respectively. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed reductions in weight gain rate (P<0.01) and thymus index (P<0.01), rises in serum levels of LD, BUN, MDA, and CK (P<0.01), disarrangement of skeletal muscle, broken muscle fibers, inflammatory cell infiltration in muscle fiber gaps, abnormal morphological changes (increased vacuolated mitochondria and disappearance of cristae) of mitochondria in skeletal muscle cells, and decreased mitochondria. In addition, the skeletal muscle in the model group showed reduced content of ATP, weakened activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅴ (P<0.05), up-regulated mRNA levels of PINK1, E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase (Parkin), hairy/enhancer-of-split related with YRPW motif 1 (HEY1), dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), sequestosome 1 (p62), and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) (P<0.05), and down-regulated protein level of microtubule-associated protein 1-light chain 3B (LC3B) (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Buzhong Yiqitang prolonged the swimming exhaustion time (P<0.01), increased the weight gain rate (P<0.01) and thymus index (P<0.01), lowered the serum levels of LD, BUN, MDA, and CK (P<0.05, P<0.01). The skeletal muscle in the Buzhong Yiqitang groups showed neat arrangement, reduced inflammatory cells, intact mitochondria with dense cristae, and increased mitochondria. In addition, the skeletal muscle in the Buzhong Yiqitang groups showcased increased ATP content, enhanced activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅴ (P<0.05, P<0.01), up-regulated protein levels of PINK1, Parkin, HEY1, LC3B, and Drp1 and mRNA level of HIF-1α (P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated expression level of p62 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionBuzhong Yiqitang can prevent and treat exercise-induced fatigue by regulating the mitochondrial homeostasis of skeletal muscle via the HIF-1α/PINK1/Parkin and HIF-1α/HEY1/PINK1 signaling pathways.
3.Expression and clinical significance of cytokine cyclin 6(CDC6) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2022;45(5):409-413
Objective:To investigate the expression of cytokine cyclin 6 (CDC6) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and its correlation with prognosis.Methods:The expression levels of CDC6 mRNA in pancreatic cancer tissues and normal tissues adjacent to the cancer were analyzed using the gene expression interaction analysis (GEPIA) database, and the correlation between CDC6 and the clinical prognosis of pancreatic cancer was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier. The clinicopathological characteristics of 80 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma were retrospectively analyzed. The expression of CDC6 in pancreatic cancer tissues and normal tissues adjacent to the cancer was detected by immunohistochemical staining, and the data were analyzed by Graphpad 8.0 software to explore the clinical significance of high CDC6 protein expression.Results:Immunohistochemical staining results showed that the expression of CDC6 in pancreatic cancer tissues was much higher than that in normal tissues ( P<0.05), and the correlation between CDC6 and age, gender, and tumor grade of pancreatic cancer patients was not statistically significant (all P>0.05), but closely correlated with the size of the tumor ( P<0.05). Conclusions:CDC6 is closely related to the clinical prognosis of pancreatic cancer and is highly expressed in the developmental evolution of pancreatic cancer. Therefore, CDC6 is expected to be a target and potential biomarker for pancreatic cancer therapy.
4.Study on the current situation and optimal paths of "physical-medical integration" talents training
Chunxiang JING ; Yichong FENG ; Minyi LUO ; Xue GENG ; Huashan PAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(5):604-609
At present, four operating modes have been explored for physical-medical integration in China: hospital health guidance center, sports club health guidance, community health monitoring center and industry-university-research cooperation on the integration of physical and medical services. However, physical-medical integration is still in its infancy, the cultivation of physical-medical integration talents has been a key to the deep development of "physical-medical integration". The researches show that the current training mode of integrative talents mainly focuses on on-the-job training, which is faced with many problems such as serious shortage of specialized talents, imperfect certification system and single talent training mode. It is suggested that the training system, the curriculum system, the public opinion system and the professional standards should be improved so as to realize the scientific and sustainable development of physical-medical talents.
5.Correlation analysis of health self-empowerment level and health self-management skill in older adults
Sihan HE ; Chunxiang QIN ; Zhengying CHEN ; Jingchi ZHU ; Jing LU ; Xiaoni CHAI ; Bingqian ZHOU ; Jiangming SHENG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2022;16(2):117-124
Objective:To determine the relationship between health self-empowerment level and health self-management skill in older adults.Methods:A household survey was conducted from June 2020 to April 2021, among older adults in two communities each in Zhuzhou and Changsha selected by stratified cluster sampling. Data were collected through a general questionnaire, simplified. Elders Health Empowerment Scale, and Rating Scale of Health Self-Management Skill for Adults. A total of 444 questionnaires were distributed, of which 425 were valid. Pearson correlation and hierarchical regression analyses were used to analyze the relationship between health self-empowerment level and health self-management skill.Results:Final sample included 425 elderly people. Health self-empowerment was at medium to high level (30.9±5.6), whereas health self-management was at medium level (146.2±21.7); and the two factors were significantly correlated (Pearson coefficient was 0.724). After controlling for confounding factors (demographic characteristics), health self-empowerment independently accounted for 34.3% of the variation in health self-management ability.Conclusion:Health self-empowerment positively affects health self-management ability among older adults, which suggests the importance of stimulating health self-empowerment awareness in the process of health self-management.
6.Clinical Efficacy of Dapagliflozin Combined with Shexiang Baoxinwan in Treatment of Acute Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Hu ZHANG ; Wei TAN ; Pei RUAN ; Chunxiang LI ; Jing ZHANG ; Shiping HUANG ; Qiongzhen JIA ; Quan ZHANG ; Lifang WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(17):98-105
ObjectiveTo study the clinical efficacy of dapagliflozin combined with Shexiang Baoxinwan (SXBXW) in the treatment of acute heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis. MethodA total of 176 patients hospitalized due to acute HFrEF (syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis) were selected and randomized into control group, SXBXW group, dapagliflozin group, and SXBXW + dapagliflozin group (the latter three groups were called the intervention groups). The New York Heart Association (NYHA) class, 6-minute walk test (6MWT) score, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) score, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome score, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) of the patients were evaluated and measured at the time of admission, 1 week after treatment, and 2 weeks of treatment. Furthermore, the hospital stay, in-hospital mortality, and 30-day re-admission rate were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the efficacy of each group. ResultAfter 1 week of treatment, the SXBXW group exhibited superior NYHA class, KCCQ score, TCM syndrome score and curative effect, IL-6, and hs-CRP to the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). After 2 weeks of treatment, the SXBXW group showed superior TCM syndrome score, TCM curative effect, and hs-CRP (P<0.05, P<0.01) to the control group. The dapagliflozin group was superior to the control group in terms of TCM syndrome score, NT-proBNP, and sST2 (P<0.05, P<0.01) after 1 week of treatment and in terms of NYHA class, KCCQ score, NT-proBNP, sST2, and hospital stay (P<0.05, P<0.01) after 2 weeks of treatment. The SXBXW + dapagliflozin group exhibited better efficacy than the control group in terms of NYHA class, 6MWT score, KCCQ score, TCM syndrome score and curative effect, NT-proBNP, sST2, IL-6, and hs-CRP (P=0.014) after 1 week of treatment and in terms of NYHA class, KCCQ score, TCM syndrome score and curative effect, NT-proBNP, sST2, IL-6, hs-CRP, and hospital stay (P<0.01) after 2 weeks of treatment. ConclusionSXBXW and dapagliflozin have good therapeutic effect on acute HFrEF and syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis, and their combination demonstrated better therapeutic effect, with good safety and tolerability.
7.Imaging features of Gram-positive cocci pneumonia in children
Xin LI ; Min WANG ; Xin CHEN ; Jing CHEN ; Chunxiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2020;35(16):1210-1213
Pulmonary infection is a common and frequent disease in children, which is caused by viruses, atypical pathogens, and mostly bacteria, seriously threatening children′s health.Bacteria are divided into Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria.The former mainly includes Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.In this article, pediatric chest imaging techniques and 4 typical imaging features of Gram-positive cocci pneumonia in children were summarized aiming providing imaging information for clinical diagnosis, assessment of efficacy and prognosis of Gram-positive cocci pneumonia.
8.Characteristics and diversity of infectious diarrheal caused by various pathogens
Zhaokai HE ; Jing WANG ; Hao SUN ; Jia SU ; Xiang LIU ; Wenpeng GU ; Deshan YU ; Longze LUO ; Mingliu WANG ; Bin HU ; Wanfu HU ; Jing TONG ; Meng YANG ; Shaoling WANG ; Chunxiang WANG ; Yanling WANG ; Zhifei ZHAN ; Ran DUAN ; Shuai QIN ; Huaiqi JING ; Xin WANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(8):1328-1334
Objective:To understand the characteristics and differences of diarrhea-related symptoms caused by different pathogens, and the clinical features of various pathogens causing diarrhea.Methods:Etiology surveillance program was conducted among 20 provinces of China from 2010 to 2016. The acute diarrhea outpatients were collected from clinics or hospitals. A questionnaire was used to survey demographics and clinical features. VFeces samples were taken for laboratory detection of 22 common diarrhea pathogens, to detect and analyze the clinical symptom pattern characteristics of the patient’s.Results:A total of 38 950 outpatients were enrolled from 20 provinces of China. The positive rates of Rotavirus and Norovirus were the highest among the five diarrhea-causing viruses (Rotavirus: 18.29%, Norovirus: 13.06%). In the isolation and culture of 17 diarrhea-causing bacterial, Escherichia coli showed the highest positive rates (6.25%). The clinical features of bacterial diarrhea and viral diarrhea were mainly reflected in the results of fecal traits and routine examination, but pathogenic Vibrio infection was similar to viral diarrhea. Conclusion:Infectious diarrhea presents different characteristics due to various symptoms which can provide a basis for clinical diagnosis.
9.Diagnostic imaging features of Menkes disease
Jing CHEN ; Xin LI ; Chunxiang WANG ; Bin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2019;53(7):594-598
Objective To analyze the imaging features of Menkes disease in children, and in order to identify the diagnostic value and improve the knowledge of it. Methods The imaging findings of 9 Menkes disease patients confirmed by the clinical and laboratory examinations were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients were male aged from 2.0 to 7.0 months with a median age of 3.0 months. The clinical manifestations including seizures, psychomotor retardation, dystonia accompanied with light complexion and curly hair. The laboratory examinations showed low serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels. All the patients were performed with plain MR scan and MR angiography, 7 cases were performed with chest X?ray examinations and 4 cases were performed with bone X?ray examinations and 1 were performed with hand X?ray examinations. Results The plain MR scan showed white matter lesions in 8 cases, abnormality signal intensity of basal ganglia in 4 cases, subdural effusion in 2 cases. 8 cases had cerebral and cerebellar atrophy at different degrees. The MR angiography showed abnormal tortuosity of the main intracranial arteries. The chest X?ray of 5 in 7 cases showed that the front end of bilateral ribs were spherical and enlarged. 4 cases were performed with bone X?ray presenting, 3 out of 4 cases showed the widened metaphysis of tibia, fibula, femoral, humerus ulna and radius with the shape like cup?mouth and the formation of bony spur locally. The X ray examination of 1 case with connecting palm showed symphysodactylia. Conclusion Brain MR, X?ray of chest and bone showed imaging features of Menkes disease. MR angiography finding was the most distinctive feature, which has important value in the diagnosis of Menkes disease.
10.A brief analysis of the American Cancer Society′s Clinical Practice Guideline—Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline
Yu LI ; Lihui LIU ; Zengxia SHI ; Chunxiang SU ; Zhiqi CHEN ; Zipan WANG ; Jing WANG ; Shujin YUE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(3):161-165
With the construction and development of head and neck tumor, diagnosis and treatment technology and survival rate of patients have been improved in different degrees. Nurses play an important role as managers and practitioners in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with head and neck tumors, and it is very important to evaluate and manage the treatment and prognosis of head and neck tumor patients scientifically. In this context, the American Cancer Society launched the Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline in 2017 and was endorsed by the American Society for Clinical Oncology. This paper mainly discusses the forming process of the guidelines, the main points of the consensus of experts, the guiding role of the guidelines in clinical work and the obstacles and limitations of the guidelines.

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