1.Herbal Textual Research on Malvae Semen in Famous Classical Formulas
Dongxue CHEN ; Yibo LIU ; Yangyang YU ; Guoshuai LYU ; Huili WU ; Xinle HAN ; Yue TAN ; Minhui LI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):252-264
The medicinal use of Malvae Semen has a long history. In this paper, by consulting the ancient materia medica, prescription, agronomy, literature and other aspects of the classics, the name, origin, evolution of scientific name, quality, harvesting and processing, functions and indications and others of Malvae Semen were systematically sorted out and verified, so as to provide a basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. According to the textual research, Shennong Bencaojing began to use Dongkuizi as the correct name, which was used in the past dynasties, and there were also aliases such as Kuicaizi, Huacai, and Kuizi. Through the original research, it can be seen that Kuicai is the mainstream original plant of Malvae Semen, that is, Malva verticillata var. crispa, the Alcea rosea and M. cathayensis are also used. In modern times, the seeds of Abutilon theophrasti have been passed off as Malvae Semen, while the seeds of M. verticillata var. crispa have rarely been used in medicine. And Abutili Semen has been another medicinal material with different efficacy since the collection of Newly Revised Materia Medica in the Tang dynasty. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the cultivation of Kuicai has been decreasing, while A. theophrasti is more common and easy to obtain, and Abutili Semen and Malvae Semen are similar in morphology and confused, which should be corrected. In addition, Malvae Fructus is a Mongolian customary medicinal herb, which is different from the traditional use of seeds in traditional Chinese medicine. Kuicai, as an important vegetable in history, was widely cultivated and gradually shrunk after the Song dynasty, it is now mainly produced in southern provinces. The quality evaluation of Malvae Semen is better for those with dry bodies, full grain, grayish brown color, no mud, and no impurities. The harvesting is generally in the autumn and winter. After drying, it is seeded, sieved peel and impurities, mashed, or slightly stir-fried to yellow-white color with gentle fire. It is sweet, cold and slippery in nature and taste, with the main effects of laxation, diuresis, lactation and elimination of swelling. The efficacy of Abutili Semen is clearing heat and removing toxicity, promoting diuresis and removing nebula, the efficacy is quite different from that of Malvae Semen. Based on the results of textual research, it is suggested that M. verticillata var. crispa should be used as the medicinal source of Malvae Semen in the development of famous classical formulas, the corresponding processing methods should be selected according to the requirements of drug processing in the formulas, while the raw products are recommended to be used if the processing is not specified.
2.Herbal Textual Research on Malvae Semen in Famous Classical Formulas
Dongxue CHEN ; Yibo LIU ; Yangyang YU ; Guoshuai LYU ; Huili WU ; Xinle HAN ; Yue TAN ; Minhui LI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):252-264
The medicinal use of Malvae Semen has a long history. In this paper, by consulting the ancient materia medica, prescription, agronomy, literature and other aspects of the classics, the name, origin, evolution of scientific name, quality, harvesting and processing, functions and indications and others of Malvae Semen were systematically sorted out and verified, so as to provide a basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. According to the textual research, Shennong Bencaojing began to use Dongkuizi as the correct name, which was used in the past dynasties, and there were also aliases such as Kuicaizi, Huacai, and Kuizi. Through the original research, it can be seen that Kuicai is the mainstream original plant of Malvae Semen, that is, Malva verticillata var. crispa, the Alcea rosea and M. cathayensis are also used. In modern times, the seeds of Abutilon theophrasti have been passed off as Malvae Semen, while the seeds of M. verticillata var. crispa have rarely been used in medicine. And Abutili Semen has been another medicinal material with different efficacy since the collection of Newly Revised Materia Medica in the Tang dynasty. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the cultivation of Kuicai has been decreasing, while A. theophrasti is more common and easy to obtain, and Abutili Semen and Malvae Semen are similar in morphology and confused, which should be corrected. In addition, Malvae Fructus is a Mongolian customary medicinal herb, which is different from the traditional use of seeds in traditional Chinese medicine. Kuicai, as an important vegetable in history, was widely cultivated and gradually shrunk after the Song dynasty, it is now mainly produced in southern provinces. The quality evaluation of Malvae Semen is better for those with dry bodies, full grain, grayish brown color, no mud, and no impurities. The harvesting is generally in the autumn and winter. After drying, it is seeded, sieved peel and impurities, mashed, or slightly stir-fried to yellow-white color with gentle fire. It is sweet, cold and slippery in nature and taste, with the main effects of laxation, diuresis, lactation and elimination of swelling. The efficacy of Abutili Semen is clearing heat and removing toxicity, promoting diuresis and removing nebula, the efficacy is quite different from that of Malvae Semen. Based on the results of textual research, it is suggested that M. verticillata var. crispa should be used as the medicinal source of Malvae Semen in the development of famous classical formulas, the corresponding processing methods should be selected according to the requirements of drug processing in the formulas, while the raw products are recommended to be used if the processing is not specified.
3.Expression of adhesion G protein-coupled receptor F1 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and its mechanism of promoting cancer progression
Suyuan CHEN ; Mutailifu MUSITABA ; Dongxue LI ; Zhigang ZHANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2024;44(1):23-34
Objective·To analyze the expression changes of adhesion G protein-coupled receptor F1(ADGRF1)in the occurrence and development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC),and explore the impact of ADGRF1 on the proliferation of PDAC cells and the potential molecular mechanisms that promote PDAC progression.Methods·The expression of ADGRF1 at mRNA level was analyzed based on the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)database and The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)database,respectively.The expression of ADGRF1 in normal pancreatic ductal epithelial cells(hTERT-HPNE)and various PDAC tumor cells was detected by using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qPCR)and Western blotting.Immunohistochemical staining(IHC)was used to detect the differential expression of ADGRF1 in cancer tissues and adjacent tissues of PDAC patients.After knocking down ADGRF1 with small interfering RNA(siRNA)transfection,the changes in the proliferation ability of PDAC AsPC-1 and SW1990 cells were detected through CCK8 assay and plate cloning experiment.Stable overexpression of ADGRF1 was constructed in PDAC Patu8988 cell line,and the proliferation changes induced by overexpression of ADGRF1 were evaluated through CCK8 assay.RNA sequencing(RNA-seq),gene set enrichment analysis(GSEA),and immune infiltration analysis were utilized to predict signaling pathways associated with ADGRF1-mediated promotion of PDAC cancer progression.Results·Analysis of the TCGA database and GEO database revealed higher expression of ADGRF1 mRNA in PDAC tissues compared to normal pancreatic tissues(all P=0.000).qPCR and Western blotting results demonstrated up-regulation of ADGRF1 mRNA and protein levels in various PDAC cells compared to hTERT-HPNE cells(all P<0.05).IHC results confirmed higher ADGRF1 expression in PDAC cancer tissues compared to adjacent tissues.Furthermore,downregulation of ADGRF1 inhibited the proliferation of PDAC AsPC-1 and SW1990 cell lines,while overexpression of ADGRF1 promoted the proliferation of Patu8988 cells(all P<0.05).RNA-seq,GSEA enrichment analysis,and immune infiltration analysis revealed that ADGRF1 expression was related to signaling pathways such as interferon-α(IFN-α),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),and nuclear factor κB(NF-κB).Conclusion·ADGRF1 is highly expressed in PDAC cells and tissues,and promotes the proliferation of PDAC cells via immune-related signaling pathways.
4.Analysis of mechanical characteristics of the foot of painful type Ⅱ accessory navicular based on CT images
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(1):84-87
Objective To quantitatively measure the morphological parameters of type Ⅱ accessory navicular(AN)in CT images and analyze the mechanical changes in the foot caused by painful type Ⅱ AN.Methods The CT images of 51 patients with type Ⅱ AN were analyzed retrospectively;According to whether the medial foot was painful,we divided the data into two groups,including the pain type Ⅱ AN group(case group)and the non-pain type Ⅱ AN group(control group).The measured data included the navicular and medial joint space(MeJS),middle joint space(MiJS),lateral joint space(LJS),talar-accessory navicular distance(TAND),the maximum diameter(MaD)and minimum diameter(MiD)of AN,and the difference of the relevant data using independent sample t-test was measured.Results Compared with the control group,the MeJS,MiJS,and LJS in the case group showed that the joint space of painful type Ⅱ AN was widened,and there was a significant difference(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the TAND,MaD,and MiD of the case group had no significant change,and there was no significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion In pain-ful type Ⅱ AN foot,the posterior tibial tendon(PTT)is attached to AN,which destroys the balance of force on the foot,resulting in the widening of the distance between the navicular and AN.
5.The value of breast MRI-abbreviated protocol with full field digital mammography and breast MRI-full diagnostic protocol in the diagnosis of early breast cancer with non-calcified manifestations
Dongxue ZHANG ; Shuilan ZHANG ; Yingying DING ; Zhuolin LI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(4):567-571
Objective To investigate the value of breast MRI-abbreviated protocol(BMRI-AP)compared with full field digital mammography(FFDM)and breast MRI-full diagnostic protocol(BMRI-FDP)in the diagnosis of early breast cancer with non-calcified.Methods A total of 95 cases patients with early breast cancer with non-calcified(the longest diameter of the lesion≤2 cm,regardless of the size of the carcinoma in situ)were retrospectively included.Clinical,pathological and imaging data of all patients were collected.All patients underwent FFDM and MRI scanning,and three examination regimens,including FFDM,BMRI-AP,BMRI-FDP,were further obtained.Classification was performed according to the breast imaging reporting and data system(BI-RADS)classification standard(fifth edition)developed by American College of Radiology(ACR),and pathological results were taken as the standard.The diagnostic efficacy for early breast cancer with non-calcified were compared among the different three imaging methods.Results The diagnostic accuracy of FFDM,BMRI-AP and BMRI-FDP for early breast cancer with non-calcified was 76.84%,93.68%and 95.79%,respectively,with statistically significant difference among three groups(χ2=20.558,P<0.001).The median(quartile distance)of BMRI-AP and BMRI-FDP scanning time were 478(5)s and 926(13)s,respectively,with statistically significant difference between the two groups(Z=-11.912,P<0.001).Conclusion The diagnostic accuracy of BMRI-AP is significantly better than that of FFDM and similar to that of BMRI-FDP for early breast cancer with non-calcified.In addition,BMRI-AP can significantly shorten the scanning time without reducing the diagnostic accuracy,which is expected to become a new breast cancer screening method.
6.Specific inhibition of NLRP3 expression in GABAergic neurons in CA1 area of the hippocampus improves cognitive dysfunction in mice after traumatic brain injury
Huitao MIAO ; Rongxin SONG ; Jingjing SHAO ; Shiyan JIA ; Wenguang LI ; Dongxue ZHANG ; Jianyong ZHAO ; Xiaoming LI ; Limin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2024;23(2):119-130
Objective:To explore the effect of NOD-like receptor thermal protein 3 ( NLRP3) knockout in γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-ergic neurons in the hippocampal CA1 area on improving cognitive dysfunction in mice after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods:Forty-eight healthy male NLRP3 flox/flox mice weighing 25-28 g were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n=12): sham-operated+control virus group (SV group), sham-operated+ NLRP3 specific knockout group (SG group), TBI+control virus group (TV group), TBI+ NLRP3 specific knockout group (TG group). TBI in the TV and TG groups was established by free-fall method, while surgical procedures such as scalp incision and cranial window opening without impact were given to the SV and SG groups. Adenovirus was injected into the hippocampal CA1 area of SG and TG groups 21 d before TBI to induce NLRP3 specific knockout in GABA-ergic neurons in the hippocampal CA1 area; empty virus was injected into the CA1 area of SV and TV groups. Cognitive function was evaluated using novel object recognition test 30 and 31 d after TBI, and learning and memory functions were assessed using Morris water maze test 32-36 d after TBI. Field potentials in the hippocampal CA1 area were recorded during novel object recognition 31 d after TBI. After behavioral tests, these mice were sacrificed. Immunofluorescent staining was used to detect the fluorescent intensity of microtubule-associated protein2 (MAP2), glutamic acid decarboxylase 67 (GAD67), and postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95) in the hippocampal CA1 area, as well as percentage of pyroptosis-associated inflammatory factor interleukin-18 (IL-18)/GAD67 double-positive neurons in total GAD67 positive neurons. Results:Compared with the SV and SG groups, the TV and TG groups had decreased novel object recognition index, decreased number of platform crossings during the experimental period, increased escape latency on day 3 and day 4 of the training period in Morris water maze test, decreased θ and γ oscillation power in the hippocampal CA1 area during novel object recognition, decreased fluorescent intensity of MAP2, GAD67, and PSD95 in the hippocampal CA1 area, increased percentage of IL-18/GAD67 double-positive neurons, with significant differences ( P<0.05). Compared with the TV group, the TG group had increased novel object recognition index, increased number of platform crossings in Morris water maze test, decreased escape latency during the training period, increased θ and γ oscillation power in the hippocampal CA1 area during novel object recognition, increased fluorescence intensity of MAP2, GAD67, and PSD95 in the hippocampal CA1 area, decreased percentage of IL-18/GAD67 double-positive neurons, with significant differences ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Specific inhibition of NLRP3 expression in GABA-ergic neurons in the hippocampal CA1 area can improve cognitive dysfunction in mice after TBI, whose mechanism may be related to inhibited GABA-ergic neuronal pyroptosis in the hippocampal CA1 area.
7.A dormant cancer mouse model established by combining preimmune strategy with mVenus-p27K-system
MUTAILIFU MUSITABA ; Junjie WANG ; Yunzhen QIAN ; Suyuan CHEN ; Da SHAO ; Zhigang ZHANG ; Dongxue LI
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2024;44(9):1104-1114
Objective·To establish a mouse model with dormant cancer and no obvious metastasis by combining the preimmune strategy with the mVenus-p27K-cell G0 phase indicator system,the DTR-HSV/TK suicide gene system,and the Luc2-tdTomato tracer system.Methods·The KPC1199 mouse pancreatic cancer cell line was transfected with the mVenus-p27K-cell G0 phase indicator system,the DTR-HSV/TK suicide gene system,and the Luc2-tdTomato tracer system to construct a stable expression cell line,KPC1199-PDL.After being cultured in the serum-free condition,KPC1199-PDL cells were sorted into mVenus(+)cells and mVenus(-)cells by flow cytometry,and the expression of G0 phase-related genes was verified by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qPCR).Sensitivity of KPC1199-PDL cells to diphtheria toxin(DTX)and ganciclovir(GCV)was evaluated by CCK-8 assay.A transsplenic portal vein-hepatic metastasis model was constructed in wild-type C57BL/6 mice to validate the function of KPC1199-PDL cells in vivo by immunofluorescence technology.The KPC1199-PDL cells were injected subcutaneously into C57BL/6 mice,followed by in situ injection of DTX and GCV to ablate subcutaneous tumors 5 d later,to obtain preimmunized mice.The transsplenic portal vein-hepatic metastasis models were constructed in these mice.Bioluminescence imaging was used to evaluate subcutaneous tumor ablation and hepatic metastasis in the mice,and immunofluorescence assay was used to detect the distribution and dormant state of tumor cells in the livers of preimmunize mice.Results·The three tool systems were stably expressed in KPC1199-PDL cells,and their proliferative ability was not affected.In the serum starving condition,some KPC1199-PDL cells expressed the mVenus protein,indicating entry into the G0 phase;the mVenus(+)cells sorted out by flow cytometry exhibited significantly higher expression of G0 phase-related genes(all P<0.05)and significantly lower expression of the proliferation-related gene compared with mVenus(-)cells(P<0.05).The CCK-8 assay demonstrated high sensitivity of KPC1199-PDL cells to DTX and GCV.In vivo experiments confirmed that KPC1199-PDL cells could be effectively traced through tdTomato protein expression,and could indicate entry into the G0 phase through mVenus protein expression.Following subcutaneous tumor implantation and drug ablation,preimmunized mice were successfully obtained.In the subsequent transsplenic portal vein-hepatic metastasis model,no metastatic signals were observed in the liver by bioluminescence imaging,but single or small clusters of G0 phase tumor cells expressing both mVenus and tdTomato,not expressing the proliferation marker Ki67,were detected in liver tissue sections by immunofluorescence analysis.Conclusions·A recognizable and traceable dormant cancer model is constructed with the combination of the preimmune mouse model of pancreatic cancer,the mVeneus-p27K-indicator system,the DTR-HSV/TK suicide gene system,and the Luc2-tdTomato tracer system.
8.The application value of CT-enhanced imaging-based radiomics nomogram in preoperative assessment of microsatellite instability status in colon cancer
Wei WANG ; Lu LI ; Yuwen ZHANG ; Changqing GU ; Dongxue SUN ; Junjie SHEN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(7):1105-1110
Objective To evaluate the predictive value of CT-enhanced imaging-based radiomics nomogram for the status of microsatel-lite instability(MSI)in colon cancer.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 129 postoperative colon cancer patients with confirmed MSI status.They were randomly divided into a training group(n=90)and a validation group(n=39)at a ratio of 7:3.Radiomics features were extracted from preoperative CT-enhanced images of the patients.The predictive performance of various machine learning algorithms was evaluated using the area under the curve(AUC).A nomogram model was developed by incorporating clinical independent risk factors,and the model's overall performance was assessed using decision curve analysis(DCA).Results Age and lesion site were identified as prominent independent risk factors and utilized in the construction of a clinical model.The light gradient boosting machine(LightGBM)algorithm was chosen for building a radiomics model.As a joint model,the AUC of the nomogram model of 0.917 in the training group and 0.822 in the validation group.The DCA confirmed the substantial clinical applicability of the nomogram model.Conclusion The CT-enhanced imaging-based radiomics nomogram offers a pioneering and individualized predic-tive approach for determining the MSI status in colon cancer.
9.A study of strategies to improve the management of the operative limb in patients undergoing coronary intervention through radial artery puncture
Xiaofang FENG ; Yanwen TENG ; Xuemeng ZHU ; Wenyu LI ; Mingming LI ; Shuyi LAI ; Dongxue CHEN ; Xiaoyan CHEN ; Caixia SUN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(13):1568-1574
Objective Improving the limb management strategy for patients undergoing coronary intervention through radial artery puncture and observe the application effect,and to provide scientific basis for the prevention of limb complications.Methods From March 2023 to February 2024,patients who underwent coronary intervention in the Cardiovascular Department of a Tertiary A hospital in Wenzhou City were selected.They were randomly di-vided into an experimental group of 241 cases and a control group of 236 cases using a random number table method.After surgery,they were all treated with a rotary hemostatic device for compression hemostasis.The experi-mental group implement improvement strategies for surgical limb management,specifically underwent a reverse Bar-beau test upon returning to the ward after surgery to achieve non-occlusive compression,followed by decompression every hour.The compression intensity of the control group was guided by palpating the distal radial artery pulsa-tion,and the first decompression was performed 1 hour after surgery,followed by decompression at intervals of every 2 hours.The main evaluation indicators are the incidence of surgical limb complications and simplified Chinese version of General Comfort Questionnaire(GCQ)scores in 2 groups of patients,while the secondary evaluation indi-cators are the duration of compression and the number of decompression times in both groups.Results The inci-dence of postoperative complications in the experimental group was 14.11%,which was statistically significant com-pared to 44.49%in the control group(χ2=53.308,P<0.001).The GCQ score of the experimental group was(77.71±5.43)points,which was higher than(74.66±5.83)points in the control group,and the difference was statistically signif-icant(t=-3.354,P=0.001).The compression duration of(172±52)minutes and decompression frequency of 2(2,3)in the experimental group were lower than(289±60)minutes and 4(3,4)in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.001).Conclusion The non-occlusive compression method of the radial artery based on the reverse Barbeau test can significantly reduce limb complications in patients undergoing coronary inter-vention,shorten the duration of hemostatic compression,reduce the number of depressions,and improve patient com-fort.It provides objective basis for nursing staff to evaluate the intensity of hemostatic compression and the timing of decompression.
10.Summary of best evidence and evidence-based practice of exercise intervention in elderly patients with sarcopenia in intensive care unit
Haiying LIU ; Yue ZHANG ; Xin LI ; Danhua WANG ; Dongxue HUANG ; Xiaowei ZHOU ; Yuehao SHEN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2024;36(10):1095-1101
Objective:To summarize the best evidence for exercise intervention in elderly patients with sarcopenia in intensive care unit (ICU) through literature search, and provide a reference for clinical implementation of early exercise intervention in this population through evidence-based practice.Methods:① Summary of best evidence: relevant literature on exercise intervention for elderly patients with sarcopenia in ICU, including guideline, evidence summary, expert consensus, systematic review, and original study [quasi-experiment and randomized controlled trial (RCT)] from UpToDate Clinical Advisor, Ovid database, National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Cochrane Library, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed/Medline, SinoMed, CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP, and Yimai Tong Guideline Network were systematically searched. The search period covered from the establishment of these databases up to August 24, 2023. The quality of the literature was evaluated by two researchers with methodological expertise in evidence-based medicine, and the evidences were extracted and summarized. ② Evidence-based practice: the elderly patients with high risk of sarcopenia who had been hospitalized in the ICU for more than 7 days from January to April 2024 were enrolled as the research subjects, and they were divided into a control group and an intervention group using convenience sampling method. The control group received routine intensive care nursing. The intervention group implemented exercise intervention based on the actual situation of the patients, the baseline review was conducted before evidence application, and the effectiveness of evidence application at 7 days and 14 days was evaluated.Results:① A total of 19 pieces of literature were included, including 4 guidelines, 1 summary of evidence, 4 expert consensuses, 4 systematic reviews, and 6 original studies (1 quasi-experiment, 5 RCT). After literature quality evaluation, all 19 articles were enrolled. Finally, 31 pieces of best evidence were extracted from eight aspects, including assessment and diagnosis, multidisciplinary cooperation, indication, preparation before intervention, intervention program, safety monitoring, post-intervention evaluation, and special task. ② Finally, a total of 30 patients were enrolled in the intervention group, of which 17 completed 14 days of rehabilitation exercise, and 13 completed 7 days of rehabilitation exercise. Twenty-seven patients were enrolled in the control group, of which 17 completed 14 days of monitoring, and 10 completed 7 days of monitoring. Clinical evidence application results showed that the patients in the intervention group did not experience adverse events such as increased heart rate, extubation, or physical discomfort. The skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) in both groups was gradually decreased with the prolongation of intervention duration, but the 7-day SMI in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group (kg/m 2: 8.61±2.66 vs. 6.65±1.50, P < 0.01). Conclusion:By summarizing the best evidence and evidence-based practice of exercise intervention for elderly patients with sarcopenia in ICU, this study confirmed the feasibility due to safe and effective of implementing early exercise intervention for elderly sarcopenia patients in ICU.

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