1.The Correlation between Blood Stasis Constitution and Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis of 135 Clinical Studies
Shunqi CHEN ; Yan ZI ; Wei WEI ; Fan YANG ; Yuyang CAI ; Zhuqing LI ; Minghua BAI ; Ji WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(5):529-536
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between blood stasis constitution (BSC) and diseases based on constitution literature involving “constitution-diseases correlation”. MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted on six Chinese and English electronic databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed and Embase to find all clinical researches on the correlation between constitution and diseases using the Classification and Identification of Chinese Medicine Constitution standard from April 1st, 2009 to December 31st, 2022, and the participants of the research were BSC related. By analyzing the characteristics of the literature, such as authors, publication institutes, participants, and results, the disease with the highest proportion of BSC distribution or BSC as their risk factors or protective factors were summarized to explore the correlation between BSC and diseases. ResultsTotally 135 clinical studies on diseases highly related to BSC were included, with a total sample size of 71 172 cases.There were 27 keywords in the articles appeared more than 3 times, including the elderly, lumbar disc herniation, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and endometriosis. In the author's clustering, included studis were mainly from Shenzhen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, and Wenzhou Central Hospital. In terms of blood stasis related diseases, 81 studies showed that BSC was the most common type of constitution in the study population, involving 48 disease or morbid states. The diseases and median proportions of BSC with reported literature ≥3 included coronary heart disease (28.8%), endometriosis (31.3%), neurocognitive impairment (26.4%), lumbar disc herniation (26.0%), ischemic stroke (25.0%), adenomyosis (34.7%), and endometrial polyps (25.0%). Fifty-eight studies found that BSC was a risk factor for disease occurrence,and these diseases reported more than 3 times included hypertension (median OR = 2.956), type 2 diabetes (median OR = 3.436),osteoporosis (median OR = 5.171), sudden deafness (median OR = 3.827) and endometriosis (median OR = 5.412). One study indicated BSC as the protective factor of lateral growth tumor of large intestine (median OR = 0.161). ConclusionBSC is closely related to circulatory system diseases, urogenital system diseases, and musculoskeletal system diseases.
2.Exploration on the prevention and treatment plans for polycystic ovary syndrome from the perspective of three-level prevention in TCM constitution
Yuyang CAI ; Wenle LI ; Jingwei KONG ; Shunqi CHEN ; Wei WEI ; Minghua BAI ; Ji WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(11):1406-1411
PCOS is a highly prevalent disease in modern women of gestational age, characterized by infertility. Prevention before onset has been a key focus of national efforts in recent years. This article explored the prevention and treatment plan for polycystic ovary syndrome based on the three-level prevention theory of Academician Wang Qi. Primary prevention: control pathogenic risk factors; secondary prevention: precise screening and life intervention to prevent the formation of dangerous constitution; third level prevention: differentiation of body-differentiation of disease-differentiation of syndrome to achieve the goal of three-level prevention. In the prevention and treatment of PCOS, pre-disease prevention, post disease prevention and cure are tried to achieve, which could provide a truly effective, easy to operate, and applicable three-level prevention and treatment plan for a large population in clinical response to PCOS.
3.Effects of sinomenine on LPS-induced apoptosis and autophagy of lung epithelial cells in JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway
Li LI ; Yingying SUN ; Ying BAI ; Luowen HU ; Qingqing WEI ; Yupeng YAN ; Ji WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(4):731-735
Objective:To explore the effect of sinomenine(SIN)on LPS-induced apoptosis and autophagy of lung epithelial cells through the JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway.Methods:MLE-12 lung epithelial cells were cultured,and the toxicity of SIN was detected by CCK-8.Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry,the number of autophagosomes was detected by immunofluorescence,and the expression levels of apoptosis,autophagy and JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway-related proteins were detected by Western blot.Results:After LPS modeling,apoptosis rate and the number of autophagosomes were increased,the protein levels of Cleaved caspase-3,Bax,and Beclin-1,and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ,p-JNK/JNK and p-c-Jun/c-Jun were increased(P<0.05);Bcl-2 and P62 protein levels were decreased(P<0.05).SIN treatment can significantly improve the effects of LPS on apoptosis and autophagy,as well as the regulation of the JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway(P<0.05).Treatment with the autophagy inhibitor 3-MA or the JNK agonist ANISO could partially reverse the protective effect of SIN on LPS-induced lung epithelial cells(P<0.05).Conclusion:SIN may increase autophagy and pro-tect lung epithelial cells damaged by LPS by regulating proteins related to the JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway.
4.PD-1 inhibitor plus anlotinib for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a real-world study.
Xin-Xing DU ; Yan-Hao DONG ; Han-Jing ZHU ; Xiao-Chen FEI ; Yi-Ming GONG ; Bin-Bin XIA ; Fan WU ; Jia-Yi WANG ; Jia-Zhou LIU ; Lian-Cheng FAN ; Yan-Qing WANG ; Liang DONG ; Yin-Jie ZHU ; Jia-Hua PAN ; Bai-Jun DONG ; Wei XUE
Asian Journal of Andrology 2023;25(2):179-183
Management and treatment of terminal metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) remains heavily debated. We sought to investigate the efficacy of programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) inhibitor plus anlotinib as a potential solution for terminal mCRPC and further evaluate the association of genomic characteristics with efficacy outcomes. We conducted a retrospective real-world study of 25 mCRPC patients who received PD-1 inhibitor plus anlotinib after the progression to standard treatments. The clinical information was extracted from the electronic medical records and 22 patients had targeted circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) next-generation sequencing. Statistical analysis showed that 6 (24.0%) patients experienced prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response and 11 (44.0%) patients experienced PSA reduction. The relationship between ctDNA findings and outcomes was also analyzed. DNA-damage repair (DDR) pathways and homologous recombination repair (HRR) pathway defects indicated a comparatively longer PSA-progression-free survival (PSA-PFS; 2.5 months vs 1.2 months, P = 0.027; 3.3 months vs 1.2 months, P = 0.017; respectively). This study introduces the PD-1 inhibitor plus anlotinib as a late-line therapeutic strategy for terminal mCRPC. PD-1 inhibitor plus anlotinib may be a new treatment choice for terminal mCRPC patients with DDR or HRR pathway defects and requires further investigation.
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5.Comparative study on the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment between foldable capsular body and scleral buckling
Ning ZHANG ; Bai-Ke ZHANG ; Yong JIA ; Li-Sha GUO ; Chun-Lei WANG ; Xiang-Yang ZHANG ; Ji-Wei FENG ; Xue-Min TIAN
International Eye Science 2023;23(5):813-817
AIM: To compare the effectiveness and complications of treating rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD)with foldable capsule body(FCB)and scleral buckling(SB).METHODS: The clinical data of 81 patients(82 eyes)with RRD who underwent surgery at our hospital from March 2019 to April 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The differences in retinal reattachment rate, best-corrected visual acuity, the absorption of subretinal fluid, postoperative discomfort and incidence of complications between the two treatments were compared.RESULTS: The retinal reattachment rate was 96% in the FCB group and 92% in the SB group, with no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05). The best corrected visual acuity of the affected macular eyes was different in the both groups(P<0.01). Both groups effectively promoted the absorption of subretinal fluid. The operation time of FCB group was 16.50(12.75, 25.00)min, while it was 38.00(36.25, 41.75)min in the SB group(P<0.001). Patients in the FCB group also had significantly lower eyelid swelling and pain symptoms than those in the SB group(P<0.001). The visual analogue scale(VAS)score at 1d after operation was 1.00(0.00, 2.00)in the FCB group and 3.00(2.00, 3.00)in the SB group(P<0.001).CONCLUSION: FCB is a safe and effective surgical method to treat RRD that can alleviate patient's pain. Furthermore, FCB has a significantly shorter operation time and milder postoperative adverse reactions than SB.
6.Coagulation Factors for Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Xiao-yu WU ; Yong-yu YE ; Bai-qi PAN ; Xuan-tao HU ; Lin-li ZHENG ; Wei-shen CHEN ; Zi-ji ZHANG ; Pu-yi SHENG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(2):188-197
ObjectivePeriprosthetic joint infections (PJI) are currently the most calamitous complication after arthroplasty. Although achievements have been made in many markers for the diagnosis of PJI, the lack of a gold standard remains a great obstacle for early diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate the association between coagulation markers and the development of PJI in patients undergoing revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA). MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study with a total of 2 517 patients who underwent hip or knee arthroplasties from January 2011 to January 2022 (2 394 with primary TJA, 87 with aseptic revision and 36 with PJI). We applied univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression to analyze differences of coagulation factors between primary TJA and aseptic revision or PJI group. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC) were used to measure the diagnostic value of coagulation factors in predicting PJI. ResultsCoagulation factors and their ratios including plasma fibrinogen (FBG), prothrombin time (PT), thrombin time (TT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), platelet (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), plateletcrit (PCT), PLT / MPV, PLT / PDW and PLT / PCT were included in this study. High FGB level was strongly correlated with the risk of PJI compared to other coagulation factors. The optimal threshold value of FBG was 4.53 g/L with a sensitivity of 47.22%, a specificity of 93.07% (Primary TJA group vs. PJI group). Similarly, the optimal threshold value of FBG was 4.44 g/L with a sensitivity of 47.22%, a specificity of 95.40% between the other two groups (Aseptic revision group vs. PJI group). ROC curve analysis demonstrated moderate diagnostic performance of FBG (AUC value), indicating a potential to be a diagnostic marker for PJI. ConclusionsFBG is significantly correlated with PJI and it can be used as a potential non-invasive marker for early detection. It may serve as a safe and cost-effective tool for assessing PJI in clinical work.
7.Research on the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats genotyping of Yersinia pestis in the natural plague foci of Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai
LI Sheng ; HE Jian ; JIN Juan ; XIN You-quan ; YANG Xiao-yan ; ZHANG Qi ; BAI Ji-xiang ; LI Guang-hui ; DAI Rui-xia ; LI Wei
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(3):300-
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) genotypes and regional distribution of Yersinia pestis strains in the natural plague foci of Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province (referred to as "Hainan prefecture") and provide a scientific basis for plague prevention and control in this area. Methods A total of 36 representative Yersinia pestis strains, which were isolated from different host animals and insect vectors from 1954 to 2009 in Hainan Prefecture, were selected as experimental subjects. The DNAs were extracted using the traditional sodium dodecyl sulfate decomposition and phenol-chloroform method. Three pairs of CRISPR primers (YPa, Ypb, YPc) were used for PCR amplification, sequencing and analysis of the DNA of the tested strains, respectively, as a means to identify the CRISPR genotypes of Yersinia pestis in Hainan Prefecture. Results A total of 17 spacers were observed among 36 strains of Yersinia pestis, including 9 of YPa, 5 of YPb and 3 of YPc. All strains were divided into 5 CRISPR gene clusters (Cb2, Cb4 ', Ca7, Ca7 ', Ca35 ') and 6 genotypes (G1, G9, G22, G22-A1 ', G26-A1 ', G26-A1 'A4 -). The G26-a1 ' was the main genotype, which was distributed in Gonghe, Guide and Xinghai County, and the G22 is the second type, which was distributed in Gonghe and Guide County. Conclusions The genetic polymorphism of CRISPR loci of Yersinia pestis strains in Hainan was high, and the regional distribution characteristics of Yersinia pestis strains with different genotypes were significant.
8.Mechanism study of chlorogenic acid alleviating macrophage activation
Wei ZHENG ; Jing LANG ; Xifeng HUANG ; Rui XIAO ; He BAI ; Ji JIA
China Pharmacy 2023;34(21):2601-2607
OBJECTIVE To observe the effects of chlorogenic acid on the activation of macrophage induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and to explore the role of triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells-2 (TREM2) in the action. METHODS To find a suitable LPS concentration, the cells were cultured with 1, 10 and 100 ng/mL LPS for 24 h. The level of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in the cell culture supernatant and protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the cells were detected. To search for a suitable chlorogenic acid concentration, the cells were divided into control group, LPS group and three chlorogenic acid (0.01, 0.1 and 1 μmol/L)+LPS groups. The levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and IL-1β in the cell culture supernatant, the protein expressions of iNOS and TREM2 in the cells and cell viability were detected. To observe the effects of TREM2 in chlorogenic acid alleviating macrophage activation, TREM2-small interfering RNA (TREM2-siRNA) was taken to intervene in TREM2 protein expression. The cells were divided into control group, LPS group, chlorogenic acid+LPS group, TREM2-siRNA+chlorogenic acid+LPS group and SC-siRNA+chlorogenic acid+LPS group. After 24 h incubation, the levels of TNF- α and IL-1β in the cell culture supernatant and protein expressions of TREM2, iNOS and nuclear factor κB p65 (NF-κB p65) in the cells were detected. RESULTS 10 ng/mL LPS promoted IL-6 release and increased iNOS protein expression, and 10 ng/mL LPS was taken in the next experiments. Compared with the LPS group, 0.1 μmol/L chlorogenic acid decreased TNF-α jiaji1981@126.com and IL-1β levels, and down-regulated iNOS expression,meanwhile increased TREM2 expression without effect on cell viability, and 0.1 μmol/L chlorogenic acid was taken in the next experiments. Compared with the control group, the protein expressions of iNOS and NF- κB p65 in the LPS group were significantly increased (P<0.05); compared with the LPS group, the protein expressions of iNOS and NF- κB p65 in the chlorogenic acid+LPS group were significantly decreased, the protein expressions of TREM2 was significantly increased (P< 0.05); compared with the chlorogenic acid+LPS group, the protein expressions of iNOS and NF-κB p65 of TREM2-siRNA+ chlorogenic acid+LPS group were significantly increased, the protein expressions of TREM2 was significantly decreased (P<0.05). TREM2-siRNA could significantly reverse the above effects of chlorogenic acid, while SC-siRNA did not significantly affect the above anti-inflammatory effects of chlorogenic acid. CONCLUSIONS Chlorogenic acid can inhibit the LPS-induced macrophage activation, and its anti-inflammatory may be mediated by TREM2 protein.
9.Clinical analysis of patients with oral and maxillofacial infections in oral emergency.
Zhe WANG ; Wei SUN ; Xue YANG ; Ying SONG ; Ai Ping JI ; Jie BAI
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2023;55(3):543-547
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the composition, incidence and clinical characteristics of oral and maxillofacial infections in oral emergency.
METHODS:
A retrospective study on patients with oral and maxillofacial infections who visited the Department of Oral Emergency in Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from January 2017 to December 2019 was conducted. General characteristics, such as disease composition, gender, age distribution and position of involved teeth were analyzed.
RESULTS:
A total of 8 277 patients with oral and maxillofacial infections were finally collected, including 4 378 male patients (52.9%) and 3 899 female patients (47.1%), with gender ratio of 1.12:1. The common diseases were periodontal abscess (3 826 cases, 46.2%), alveolar abscess (3 537 cases, 42.7%), maxillofacial space infection (740 cases, 9.0%), sialadenitis (108 cases, 1.3%), furuncle & carbuncle (56 cases, 0.7%) and osteomyelitis (10 cases, 0.1%). Male patients were more easily affected by periodontal abscess, space infection and furuncle & carbuncle than female patients with the gender ratios 1.24:1, 1.26:1, 2.50:1 individually, while the incidence of alveolar abscess, sialadenitis, furuncle & carbuncle had no significant gender difference. Different diseases were prone to occur at different ages. The peak ages of alveolar abscess were 5-9 and 27-67 years, while the peak age of periodontal abscess was 30-64 years. Space infection tended to occur between 21-67 years. There were 7 363 patients with oral abscess (3 826 patients with periodontal abscess and 3 537 patients with alveolar abscess), accounting for 88.9% of all the patients with oral and maxillofacial infections, involving 7 999 teeth, including 717 deciduous teeth and 7 282 permanent teeth. Periodontal abscess usually occurred in permanent teeth, especially the molar teeth. Alveolar abscess may occur in both primary teeth and permanent teeth. In primary teeth, the most vulnerable sites were primary molar teeth and maxillary central incisors while in permanent teeth the most vulnerable sites were first molar teeth.
CONCLUSION
Understanding the incidence of oral and maxillofacial infection was conducive to the correct diagnosis and effective treatment of clinical diseases, as well as targeted education for patients of different ages and genders to prevent the occurrence of diseases.
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10.Optimal evidence analysis for the nursing management of limb spasm in patients with spinal cord injury
Lei HE ; Wei XU ; Manlan HE ; Fang WANG ; Cuiling JI ; Xiaoyan BAI ; Chunxia ZHAO ; Lu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(7):652-658
Objective:To explore the optimal evidence for the nursing management of limb spasm in patients with spinal cord injury.Methods:Based on the "6S" evidence model, the databases including CNKI, Wanfang, PubMed and Cochrane Library, the guideline websites such as the National Guideline Clearinghouse, Guidelines International Network and Registered Nurses′ Association of Ontario, and the websites of professional associations such as the Royal College of Physicians, American Spinal Injury Association and Canadian Spine Association were systematically searched. Search period of each database was set from the year of inception until July 2022. Two investigators independently screened the literatures related to the management of limb spasm in patients with spinal cord injury, and conducted quality evaluation and evidence recommendation level evaluation.Results:Totally 17 literatures consisting of 6 guidelines, 3 expert consensuses, 5 systematic reviews, 2 evidence summaries, and 1 clinical decision were included. Moreover, 30 pieces of evidence were summarized from 3 aspects, including evaluation and identification, drug therapy (chemical denervation, and oral medication), rehabilitation training (hydrotherapy, electrical stimulation, magnetic stimulation, vibration therapy, heat and cold therapy, body position, and exercise therapy).Conclusion:Nursing staff can set up a multidisciplinary team according to the clinical environment and take into consideration of the characteristics of spinal cord injury patients to provide personalized interventions involving evaluation and identification, drug therapy, rehabilitation training, etc., so as to alleviate the degree of limb spasm.

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