1.Chinese Medicine Regulates JAK2/STAT3 Signaling Pathway to Treat Ovarian Cancer: A Review
Yue ZHANG ; Danni DING ; Jia LI ; Wenwen MA ; Fengjuan HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):323-330
Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in women, with the mortality rate being the highest among gynaecological malignant tumors. As the atypical symptoms of OC are difficult to be detected in the early stage, most patients are already in the advanced stage when being diagnosed. As a result, the clinical treatment has limited effects. Currently, the main therapies for OC are surgery and chemotherapy, while their drug resistance and adverse reactions seriously reduce the quality of life of patients. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has attracted the attention of clinicians and researchers because of its high efficacy, low toxicity, and mild side effects. According to the TCM philosophy of treatment based on syndrome differentiation, the Chinese medicines with multiple targets, wide range, and mild side effects can be screened based on the molecular targets involved in the occurrence and development of OC, which can bring out the unique advantages of TCM in the treatment of OC. Modern studies have shown that the occurrence and development of OC are closely related to the abnormal expression of multiple signaling pathways. The continued abnormal activation of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway can lead to abnormal proliferation and malignancy of OC. cause abnormal proliferation and malignant transformation of OC, which is closely related to the development of OC. In addition, studies have shown that Chinese medicine can inhibit the proliferation, angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis and promote the autophagy and apoptosis of OC cells by regulating the Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/STAT3 signaling pathway, providing new therapeutic strategies and ideas for the prevention and treatment of OC. This paper summarizes the role of JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway in OC development by reviewing the relevant articles and reviews the mechanism and research progress of active components and compound prescriptions of Chinese medicine intervening in OC development by regulating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. This review is expected to provide a systematic reference for clinical research and drug development of OC.
2.WANG Xiuxia's Clinical Experience in Treating Hyperprolactinemia with Liver Soothing Therapy
Yu WANG ; Danni DING ; Yuehui ZHANG ; Songli HAO ; Meiyu YAO ; Ying GUO ; Yang FU ; Ying SHEN ; Jia LI ; Fangyuan LIU ; Fengjuan HAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(14):1428-1432
This paper summarizes Professor WANG Xiuxia's clinical experience in treating hyperprolactinemia using the liver soothing therapy. Professor WANG identifies liver qi stagnation and rebellious chong qi (冲气) as the core pathomechanisms of hyperprolactinemia. Furthermore, liver qi stagnation may transform into fire or lead to pathological changes such as spleen deficiency with phlegm obstruction or kidney deficiency with essence depletion. The treatment strategy centers on soothing the liver, with a modified version of Qinggan Jieyu Decoction (清肝解郁汤) as the base formula. Depending on different syndrome patterns such as liver stagnation transforming into fire, liver stagnation with spleen deficiency, or liver stagnation with kidney deficiency, heat clearing, spleen strengthening, or kidney tonifying herbs are added accordingly. In addition, three paired herb combinations are commonly used for symptom specific treatment, Danggui (Angelica sinensis) with Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Zelan (Lycopus lucidus) with Yimucao (Leonurus japonicus) , and Jiegeng (Platycodon grandiflorus) with Zisu (Perilla frutescens).
3.Self Precipitation Analysis of Erhuang Powder and Its Effect on HeLa Cells
Xinyi WANG ; Shuyu ZHAO ; Xiufeng YU ; Feng GUAN ; Weinan LI ; Fengjuan HAN ; Yanhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(12):1604-1614
OBJECTIVE
To explore the self precipitation source of Erhuang powder, determine the content of related components and its efficacy on HeLa cells.
METHODS
Bifurcation study to identify the main compatibility of precipitating. The self precipitation, supernatant and extract of Erhuang powder were analyzed by UHPLC-Q-Exactive MS. The main compounds in Coptidis Rhizoma and Catechu, catechin, epicatechin, epicberberine, coptisine, berberine and palmatine were selected as controls. A analysis method of UHPLC for self precipitation, supernatant and extract of Erhuang powder was established and the related components were quantitatively determined. The effects of self precipitation, supernatant and extract on HeLa cells were evaluated by MTT method and flow cytometry.
RESULTS
A slight flocculation precipitate appeared when the decoction of Erhuang powder was mixed in pairs, while a large amount of flocculation appeared when the decoction of Coptidis Rhizoma and Catechu water was mixed. The self precipitation, supernatant and extract samples contained 39 compounds, which were mainly alkaloids and phenolic acids. The contents of catechin and berberine in the 6 index components were mostly, which accounted for 73.56% of the total content of the index components in self precipitation and 61.89% of the total content of the index components in extract. Inhibition effect on HeLa cells: extract ≈ self precipitation > supernatant, and inducing apoptosis: self precipitate ≈ extract, supernatant had no apoptosis-inducing effect.
CONCLUSION
Coptidis Rhizoma-Catechu is the main compatible formula for precipitation formation. The self precipitation and extracts of Erhuang powder are mainly alkaloids and phenolic acids, among which berberine and catechin are high in content and can be used as representative components. The effect of self-precipitation and extract on HeLa cells was better than that of supernatant. This basically indicates that the self precipitation components and pharmacological effects of Erhuang powder are similar to those of the extract.
4.Fatty acid metabolism and ovarian cancer
Tingting FAN ; Danni DING ; Zixue ZHAO ; Yang YU ; Fengjuan HAN
Practical Oncology Journal 2023;37(5):429-433
Ovarian cancer is a common malignant tumor in the female reproductive system,and its pathogenesis and regulato-ry mechanisms are extremely complex and still unclear.Fatty acid metabolism mainly involves the processes of fatty acid uptake,syn-thesis,and oxidation.Previous studies have shown that fatty acid metabolism plays a unique role in the occurrence and development of ovarian cancer.Therefore,this article reviews existing literature and delves into the correlation between fatty acid metabolism and ovarian cancer,aiming to provide new perspectives and reflections on the mechanism of fatty acid metabolism and targeted treatment of ovarian cancer.
5.Role of HPA Axis Dysregulation in Cancer-related Fatigue Based on Principle of "Treating Overstrain with Warming"
Fengjuan HAN ; Fangyuan LIU ; Jingxin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(5):216-222
This paper discusses the theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) based on the principle of treating overstrain with warming in the Huangdi's Internal Classic 《黄帝内经》 and the role of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation in CRF, aiming to provide new ideas for the clinical treatment of CRF. In the pulsatile regulation of the HPA axis, cortisol, which is synthesized and released by the adrenal cortex, plays an essential role in the life activities. The abnormal circadian rhythm and reduced serum level of cortisol are major factors leading to CRF. Therefore, increasing the serum level and stimulating the biological activity of cortisol and restoring the normal function of HPA axis are important targets for the treatment of CRF and also the key to the TCM treatment of this disease. According to the TCM principle of treating overstrain with warming, we interpreted the etiology and clinical manifestations of overstrain and further explored the causes of CRF. It is believed that the depletion of Qi and blood, Yin and Yang, and fluid in the kidney, spleen, and liver is the key of the disease, which results in symptoms such as fatigue. Further, we elaborated on the theoretical connotation of warming and summarized the two main treatment principles of tonifying with warm-natured herbs and relieving fever with sweet- and warm-natured herbs. According to the different characteristics of the organs affected by pathogen, we proposed the treatment method of warming kidney to cultivate essence, warming stomach and nourishing spleen to replenish Qi, nourishing liver and tonifying blood to promote Qi movement, and relieving fever with sweet- and warm-natured herbs to alleviate fatigue. The warming method can elevate the serum level and invigorate the biological functions of cortisol in CRF patients, which provides a new theoretical basis for alleviating the symptoms and improving the quality of life of cancer patients in clinical practice.
6.Regulation of Flavonoid Monomers on Signaling Pathways in Ovarian Cancer: A Review
Zhen ZHAO ; Jiayue XU ; Shaoxuan LIU ; Fengjuan HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):222-230
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor of female reproductive system with high morbidity and mortality. Currently, ovarian cancer patients are mainly treated by primary debulking surgery combined with taxotere/cyclophosphamide (TC) chemotherapy, with the five-year survival rate of 36%-46%. Chinese medicinal materials play a positive role in preventing the occurrence and development of ovarian cancer via multiple targets. The flavonoid monomers in representative Chinese herbal medicines, such as Epimedii Folium, Scutellariae Radix, Curcumae Longae Rhizoma, Ginkgo Folium, Bupleuri Radix, and Longicerae Japonicae Flos, have been proved to have significant anti-tumor activity and been widely used in the treatment of malignant tumors. We reviewed the relevant literature and summarized that flavonoid monomers can regulate multiple signaling pathways to inhibit cell proliferation, block tumor cell cycle, induce apoptosis and autophagy, reduce the ability of cell invasion and migration, inhibit tumor angiogenesis, and reverse platinum resistance, thereby inhibiting the occurrence and development of ovarian cancer. Such pathways include phosphatidylinositol 3- kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway, secreted glycoprotein (Wnt)/β-catenin signaling pathway, Notch signaling pathway, and nuclear factor kappaB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. By reviewing the regulatory effect of flavonoid monomers on the signaling pathways of ovarian cancer, we aim to provide a theoretical basis for the research on the roles of flavonoid monomers in inhibiting the occurrence and development of ovarian cancer.
7.Chinese Medicine Monomers Regulate Autophagy of Cervical Cancer Cells: A Review
Xiaoya ZHU ; Danni DING ; Chengxin ZHANG ; Ying SHEN ; Ying GUO ; Fengjuan HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(18):245-251
Autophagy is a lysosome-mediated catabolic process that captures and degrades dysfunctional organelles and useless proteins during cellular stress process, which plays a dual role in cervical cancer. In the early stage of cervical cancer, autophagy inhibits the occurrence and development of cervical cancer by prohibiting the accumulation of oncogenic p62 protein. In the advanced stage of cervical cancer, inhibition of autophagy of cancer cells enhances the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drugs, thus inhibiting their proliferation. In recent years, the research on Chinese medicine monomers regulating autophagy in the treatment of cervical cancer has attracted extensive attention from scholars at home and abroad. Chinese medicine monomers regulate the autophagy of cervical cancer cells through multiple pathways and multiple targets, so as to increase the apoptosis rate and reduce the resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drugs. Therefore, this paper reviewed the mechanism of Chinese medicine monomers in inhibiting cervical cancer through autophagy, expecting to find new breakthroughs in the discovery and development of preventive and therapeutic drugs for cervical cancer. By reviewing the literature, it was found that in the early stage of cervical cancer, Chinese medicine monomers activated autophagy to promote apoptosis of cancer cells, and the main mechanism was to increase lysosomal membrane permeability and chemotherapeutic sensitivity and activate intact autophagy flow. In the advanced stage of cervical cancer, inhibition of autophagy reduced the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy drugs by inhibiting the formation of autophagosomes and autolysosomes. The treatment of cervical cancer by Chinese medicine monomers regulating autophagy has achieved certain effect, but there are few clinical experimental studies and lack of reliable clinical theoretical basis. Therefore, it is essential to carry out more clinical experimental studies on Chinese medicine monomers regulating autophagy to treat cervical cancer, thus finding more reliable theoretical basis for the treatment of tumors.
8.Effect of Huposan Against Endometriosis: A Review
Chengxin ZHANG ; Ying GUO ; Fangyuan LIU ; Xiaoya ZHU ; Fengjuan HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(22):257-264
Endometriosis(EMs) is a common chronic inflammatory gynecological disease,affecting about 5%-10% of women of childbearing age worldwide,and has always been a major challenge in clinical treatment. Huposan, derived from the Experiential Prescriptions for Universal Relief (《普济本事方》), has the effects of moving qi, activating blood,expelling blood stasis, and relieving pain. It is often used to treat EMs clinically and has achieved good curative effect. The relevant studies on the treatment of EMs by Huposan were retrieved from databases, such as CNKI,PubMed,Wanfang Data, and VIP for summarizing the mechanisms of action and clinical application of Huposan in the treatment of EMs, aiming to provide ideas and references for the basic research and clinical application of Huposan. As revealed by basic experiments,Huposan could exert therapeutic effects on EMs through resisting cell adhesion by reducing intercellular adhesion molecule 1(ICAM-1)content,decreasing concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2 and MMP-9 against ectopic endometrial invasion,inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)expression for antiangiogenesis,inhibiting the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1,reversing helper T cell(Th)1/Th2 balance shifts to regulate the body's immune mechanism,and reducing the serum levels of nitric oxide(NO)and nitric oxide synthase(NOS). In clinic practice,Huposan has the effects of reducing ectopic lesions,relieving pain symptoms,reducing serum carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125)content,improving hormone levels,regulating endocrine and immune factors,and reducing postoperative recurrence rate. Huposan plays a therapeutic role in EMs through multiple targets and mechanisms,which is worthy of further exploration and clinical promotion.
9.Application of micro-lectures combined with high simulation human in clinical skills teaching for nursing students
Yangping LI ; Liang LUO ; Fengjuan JIN ; Yanan ZHANG ; Yuan GAO ; Zhenkun HAN ; Hong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(24):1898-1902
Objective To explore the effect of micro-lectures withadvanced simulation man in improving the practical skills teaching of nursing students, so as to promote the students' post competency. Methods Totally the 186 nursing internswere divided into control group and observation group by random number method with 93 people in each group. The control group used the traditional teaching modein the teaching of practical skills.The observation group used the micro-lectures with high simulation teaching.Comparing the two groups of nursing students comprehensive assessment test simulation results in the theory, skills, scenarios, and nursing students the evaluation of the curriculum. Results The scores of the two groups were all above the qualification line, but the scores of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). The theoretical examinations and the situation simulation comprehensive testswas(77.89 ± 7.79), (75.60 ± 7.92)points in control group, and (93.87 ± 3.90),(92.87 ± 4.08)points in observation group, there was significant difference between two groups (t=17.67, 18.70,all P=0.000). The curriculum evaluation results of improving learning initiative, active curriculum atmosphere, clear operation demonstration, exercise clinical thinking, improve the clinical interest were 81.72%(76/93), 72.04%(67/93), 93.55%(87/93), 60.22%(56/93), 67.74%(63/93)in control group, and 96.77%(90/93), 95.70%(89/93), 100.00%(93/93), 92.47%(86/93), 98.92%(92/93)in observation group, there was significant difference between two groups(χ2=20.39, P=0.016).Conclusions The effect is significant of micro-lectures combined with high simulation of human using in clinical skills teaching. Thismold can conducive to the cultivation of clinical thinking of nursing students, and improve clinical comprehensive ability, and promote the promotion of nursing students post competency.
10.The application of ultrasound combined with molecular markers Galectin-3 ,c-Met ,HBME-1 ,CK19 expressions for lymph node metastasis and prognosis in thyroid carcinoma
Jin WANG ; Ruoling HAN ; Fengjuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2018;27(11):963-967
Objective To explore the correlation between Galectin-3 ,c-Met , HBME-1 ,CK19 and lymph node metastasis of thyroid carcinoma ,and study the value of ultrasound combined with the markers in estimating prognosis . Methods From December 2015 to September 2016 ,46 patients with thyroid nodules (8 were benign and 38 were malignant) who undergone surgery in our hospital were screened out . Preoperative analysis of ultrasonic manifestations of cervical lymph nodes and the evaluation of lymph node had been done before surgery .Immunohistochemical test of Galectin-3 ,c-Met ,HBME-1 and CK19 by Maxvision one step method for postoperative paraffin wax block were performed . Pathology was the gold standard for the final determination of metastatic lymph nodes . Results Chi-square and prospective chi-square test results showed that ultrasound assessment of metastatic lymph nodes compared with the final pathological results were statistically significant ( P < 0 .001) . The expressions of Galectin-3 and c-Met were statistically significant compared with the lymph node metastasis confirmed by pathology ( Galectin-3 :P =0 .005 ;c-Met : P <0 .001) . The expressions of HBME-1 and CK19 were not statistically significant ( HBME-1 : P =0 .162 ,CK19 : P =0 .154) . ROC curve results showed that the comparison of Galectin-3 and c-Met and ultrasound cut-off value had the highest diagnostic value ,the sensitivity was 92 .3% and the specificity was 80 .0% . Conclusions The expressions of Galectin-3 and c-Met are associated with lymph node metastasis of thyroid carcinoma ,but HBME-1 and CK19 are not . Ultrasound combined with the expression of the markers for lymph node metastasis is valuable in guiding the prognosis of patients .


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