1.Clinical Research on Guizhi Fulingwan in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer: A Review
Muxin GUAN ; Jiaxing FENG ; Mengyi ZHU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaoke WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):296-303
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a common gynecological malignant tumor in clinical practice. In the early stage,it is often asymptomatic,while in the late stage,it mainly presents with non-specific symptoms such as abdominal distension,poor appetite,and dull abdominal pain. Some patients may also have cachexia such as weight loss and anemia. Early diagnosis is difficult,and the mortality rate ranks first among gynecological malignant tumors,making OC a major challenge in clinical treatment. The classic Chinese medicine formula Guizhi Fulingwan comes from the Jingui Yaolue and has the effects of promoting blood circulation,removing blood stasis,and reducing abdominal lumps. In recent years,it has been widely used to treat OC with good results. This article summarized the clinical application of Guizhi Fulingwan in the treatment of OC from two aspects:The analysis of its basic prescriptions and clinical research. In terms of basic prescriptions,the formula has the ability to promote blood circulation,remove blood stasis,and reduce abdominal lumps. It can exert therapeutic effects considering both water and blood aspects and reduce abdominal lumps, with characteristics of simultaneous Yang warming and heat clearing and parallel supplementation and elimination. Through the methods of "circulation" and "supplementation", it strengthens the body,dispels evil,and eliminates underlying symptoms. In clinical studies,Guizhi Fulingwan can be applied to various stages of patients with OC,which not only promotes the recovery of the body after OC surgery but also can be combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy to synergistically treat advanced OC and enhance treatment efficacy. In addition,the formula can also alleviate various adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy,with high safety,improve patients' quality of life,prolong survival,and optimize tumor control effects. Based on the above analysis,this article elaborated on the current clinical research status of Guizhi Fulingwan combined with Western medicine in the treatment of OC and proposed suggestions and improvements to address the shortcomings in current clinical research,so as to provide reference for the clinical application of this formula in the treatment of OC and the construction of a combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment model.
2.Clinical Research on Guizhi Fulingwan in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer: A Review
Muxin GUAN ; Jiaxing FENG ; Mengyi ZHU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaoke WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):296-303
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a common gynecological malignant tumor in clinical practice. In the early stage,it is often asymptomatic,while in the late stage,it mainly presents with non-specific symptoms such as abdominal distension,poor appetite,and dull abdominal pain. Some patients may also have cachexia such as weight loss and anemia. Early diagnosis is difficult,and the mortality rate ranks first among gynecological malignant tumors,making OC a major challenge in clinical treatment. The classic Chinese medicine formula Guizhi Fulingwan comes from the Jingui Yaolue and has the effects of promoting blood circulation,removing blood stasis,and reducing abdominal lumps. In recent years,it has been widely used to treat OC with good results. This article summarized the clinical application of Guizhi Fulingwan in the treatment of OC from two aspects:The analysis of its basic prescriptions and clinical research. In terms of basic prescriptions,the formula has the ability to promote blood circulation,remove blood stasis,and reduce abdominal lumps. It can exert therapeutic effects considering both water and blood aspects and reduce abdominal lumps, with characteristics of simultaneous Yang warming and heat clearing and parallel supplementation and elimination. Through the methods of "circulation" and "supplementation", it strengthens the body,dispels evil,and eliminates underlying symptoms. In clinical studies,Guizhi Fulingwan can be applied to various stages of patients with OC,which not only promotes the recovery of the body after OC surgery but also can be combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy to synergistically treat advanced OC and enhance treatment efficacy. In addition,the formula can also alleviate various adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy,with high safety,improve patients' quality of life,prolong survival,and optimize tumor control effects. Based on the above analysis,this article elaborated on the current clinical research status of Guizhi Fulingwan combined with Western medicine in the treatment of OC and proposed suggestions and improvements to address the shortcomings in current clinical research,so as to provide reference for the clinical application of this formula in the treatment of OC and the construction of a combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment model.
3.Threshold of kurtosis on occupational hearing loss associated with non-steady noise
Yang LI ; Haiying LIU ; Linjie WU ; Jinzhe LI ; Jiarui XIN ; Hua ZOU ; Xin SUN ; Wei QIU ; Changyan YU ; Meibian ZHANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(7):779-785
Background Kurtosis reflecting noise's temporal structure is an effective metric for evaluating noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and its threshold is still unclear. Objective To explore the energy range of kurtosis and the threshold of NIHL induced by kurtosis in this energy rangeMethods Using cross-sectional design,
4.Correlation between myopia progression and visual performance in children
Lu YU ; Tingnan HUANG ; Yimeng QU ; Pei CHEN ; Ying WANG ; Dan LYU ; Liqin ZHOU ; Zheng WANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(5):778-783
The incidence of myopia among Chinese adolescents is progressively rising, indicating a distinct trend toward younger age onset.This paper aims to comprehensively review the impact of various visual performance on myopia and its progression, with a specific emphasis on accommodative function, convergence function, and ocular position. A meticulous exploration of accommodation function, encompassing accommodative amplitude, accommodative facility, accommodative response, positive relative accommodation, and negative relative accommodation, has been undertaken to elucidate its contributory role in myopia progression. Concurrently, an exhaustive analysis of convergence function has been conducted including esotropia and exotropia, convergence insufficiency and convergence excess, fusional function vergence, divergence insufficiency, and excess, providing a nuanced understanding of convergence's implications for myopia advancement. Furthermore, the influence of ocular position on myopia progression, along with other factors affecting perceptual ocular position and intermittent exotropia, is discussed. The primary objective of this article is to unveil the multifaceted visual performance influencing myopia and its progression, elucidating the paramount significance of accommodative function, convergence function, and ocular position in this context.
5.Changes in pharmacokinetics of single dose of fentanyl in simulated high altitude in rats
Yukun REN ; Zhuo WANG ; Xudong XIAO ; Zonghong LONG ; Yu LI ; Qiuyue WANG ; Hong LI ; Jiaxing LIAO ; Rong ZHANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(7):732-737
Objective To explore the pharmacokinetic changes of single dose of fentanyl in rats in a simulated high-altitude and contributing factors.Methods Thirty-six healthy female SD rats(6~8 weeks old,250±20 g)were randomly divided into high-altitude-acute-exposure group(group A),high-altitude-chronic-exposure group(group S)and control group(group C)through random number table,with 12 rats in each group.The group A and S were housed in a low-pressure chamber simulating the high altitude of 5000 m above sea level for 3 and 30 d respectively,and the group C was housed out of the chamber(at an altitude of 300 m).A single dose of fentanyl was administered through the femoral vein to 6 rats randomly selected from each group.Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)was used to detect blood concentrations of fentanyl and WinNonlin 8.2 software was used to calculate the pharmacokinetic parameters,while blood samples were taken through the femoral artery before and in 1,2,4,8,15,30,60,120 and 180 min after administration.The remaining 6 rats were ultrasonographically assessed for portal vein internal diameter(PVD),peak flow velocity(PVV)and blood flow(PVF),and liver tissues were collected for CYP3A1 protein content assay.Results The blood drug concentrations of fentanyl in the group A and group S were significantly lower than those in the group C at 60,120,and 180 min(P=0.002,P<0.001,P= 0.001).Compared with the group C,the clearance rate(CL)of the group A was increased by 54.06%(P=0.021),and the mean residence time(MRTlast)was shortened by 24.21%(P=0.033);CL of the group S was increased by 50.10%(P=0.041),the area under the concentration-time curve(AUC0-t,AUC0-∞)and MRTlast were reduced by 18.92%(P=0.039),27.54%(P=0.018)and 33.61%(P= 0.004),respectively.PVD and PVF in the group S increased by 10.87%(P=0.006)and 42.50%(P= 0.006)when compared with the group C.The CYP3A1 protein content in the group A was 28.74%,which was higher than that in the group C(P=0.048).Conclusion Fentanyl is cleared significantly faster after a single dose in rats in simulated high-altitude,which may be related to the increased liver blood flow and increased CYP3A1 protein expression in liver.
6.Meta-analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of the Sedative Effect of Remimazolam in Endoscopy
Wenlong HOU ; Yu JIANG ; Jian LU ; Hongmei ZHOU ; Youming ZONG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(5):684-695
OBJECTIVE
To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the sedative effect of remimazolam in endoscopy and to compare it with propofol and midazolam.
METHODS
Search PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang database, CNKI and other databases to collect the literature of randomized controlled trials of remimazolam for sedation in endoscopy. The search period was from 2018 onwards when remimazolam was approved for clinical trials until April 2022. The search strategy included the following variable keywords: remimazolam, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, and colonoscopy. The quality of the included literature was assessed and the collected data were subjected to meta-analysis by RevMan 5.4 software.
RESULTS
Ten relevant RCTs involving midazolam and propofol, involving a total of 2 076 patients were included in the analysis. The results showed that the sedative effect of remimazolam was significantly higher than that of midazolam [OR=0.03, 95%CI(0.02, 0.05), I2=0%, P<0.000 01]; but lower than that of propofol [OR=11.32, 95%CI(2.12, 60.56), I2=0%, P=0.005]. The onset time of remimazolam was longer than that of propofol, but shorter than that of midazolam; the recovery time was faster than that of propofol and midazolam. Compared with midazolam, there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions. Compared with propofol, remimazolam was associated with lower rates of hypotension, slowed heart rate, hypoxemia, and injection pain, but higher risk ratio of nausea, with no difference invomiting.
CONCLUSION
The sedative effect and onset of action of remimazolam are better than midazolam but less than propofol when used for endoscopy. Wake-up time is faster than that of propofol and midazolam. The incidence of respiratory and circulatory depression is lower with remimazolam than with propofol, and there are no significant differences in adverse effects compared with midazolam.
7.Guanxinning Tablet Improves Early Heart Failure in Rats by Regulating Intestinal Microflora
Yan ZHANG ; Yu HUANG ; Quanxin MA ; Songtao XU ; Liye SHEN ; Yanyun XU ; Minli CHEN ; Yili RONG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(8):1056-1065
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effect of Guanxinning tablets(GXN) on early heart failure model rats, and to explore the protective mechanism of GXN on heart failure rats from the perspective of intestinal flora.
METHODS
Six rats who underwent sham operation were set as sham operation group. Took 80 SD rats to undergo aortic arch stenosis and established a heart failure rat model. The surviving rats were divided into 4 groups, namely the model control group, the positive control group(captopril tablets 12.5 mg·kg–1), high-dose and low-dose of GXN group(600, 1 200 mg·kg–1). The 4 groups were administered continuously for 8 weeks. Cardiac ultrasonography was performed every 4 week. Serum NT-proBNP, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, SOD and MDA levels were measured. The effects of GXN on the structure and function of intestinal flora were observed based on the high-throughput sequencing technology and bioinformatics analysis of 16S gut microbiome.
RESULTS
Compared to the model control group, after giving different doses of GXN, the survival rate of rats increased, and the thickness of the ventricular wall decreased to varying degrees. The weight of the heart and coefficient of the heart were all reduced. GXN could also reduce the level of inflammatory factors, inhibit the level increase of NT-proBNP in rats, and increase the activity of serum SOD. In addition, GXN intervention could significantly improve the intestinal flora diversity of rats with heart failure, the possible target genera of GXN were Akkermansia genera, Phascolarctobacterium genera and Oxalobacter genera. The effect of GXN on intestinal function in rats with heart failure might be concentrated in non-homologous end-joining, influenza A, carotenoid synthesis, indole alkaloids biosynthesis, betalain biosynthesis, renin-angiotensin system and other biological pathways.
CONCLUSION
The protective effect of GXN on early heart failure rats may be related to the regulation of intestinal flora pathway.
8.Application of
Liping YU ; Jianxiang WU ; Wei CHEN ; Liping RUAN ; Yeping ZHENG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(1):11-14
Objective To investigate the effect of"zero channel"emergency mode on the treatment of patients with severe traumatic brain injury.Methods A total of 147 patients with severe traumatic brain injury admitted to the Second Hospital of Jiaxing from January 2020 to December 2021 were selected as study objects.Sixty-two patients hospitalized in traditional emergency mode from January to December 2020 were included in control group,and 85 patients hospitalized in"zero channel"emergency mode from January to December 2021 were included in observation group.The initiation time of rescue,completion time of CT examination,completion time of blood transfusion,duration of operation,clinical prognosis and complication rate were compared between two groups.Results The initiation time of rescue,completion time of CT examination,completion time of blood transfusion,and duration of operation in observation group were significantly shorter than those in control group(P<0.05).The proportion of good recovery in observation group was significantly higher than that in control group(68.20%vs.38.70%,χ2=12.671,P<0.001).The complication rate of observation group was significantly lower than that of control group(21.18%vs.80.65%,χ2=51.000,P<0.001).Conclusion"Zero channel"emergency mode can effectively shorten the treatment time of patients with severe traumatic brain injury,improve the success rate of rescue,reduce the incidence of complications,worthy of clinical use and promotion.
9.Allergy Associated With N-glycans on Glycoprotein Allergens
Yu-Xin ZHANG ; Rui-Jie LIU ; Shao-Xing ZHANG ; Shu-Ying YUAN ; Yan-Wen CHEN ; Yi-Lin YE ; Qian-Ge LIN ; Xin-Rong LU ; Yong-Liang TONG ; Li CHEN ; Gui-Qin SUN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(5):1023-1033
Protein as the allergens could lead to allergy. In addition, a widespread class of allergens were known as glycans of N-glycoprotein. N-glycoprotein contained oligosaccharide linked by covalent bonds with protein. Recently,studies implicated that allergy was associated with glycans of heterologous N-glycoprotein found in food, inhalants, insect toxins, etc. The N-glycan structure of N-glycoprotein allergen has exerted an influence on the binding between allergens and IgE, while the recognition and presentation of allergens by antigen-presenting cells (APCs) were also affected. Some researches showed thatN-glycan structure of allergen was remodeled by N-glycosidase, such as cFase I, gpcXylase, as binding of allergen and IgE partly decreased. Thus, allergic problems caused by N-glycoproteins could potentially be solved by modifying or altering the structure ofN-glycoprotein allergens, addressing the root of the issue. Mechanism of N-glycans associated allergy could also be elaborated through glycosylation enzymes, alterations of host glycosylation. This article hopes to provide a separate insight for glycoimmunology perspective, and an alternative strategy for clinical prevention or therapy of allergic diseases.
10.Establishment of Rat Karoshi Model and Model-based Proteomic and Metabolomic Analyses of Energy Metabolism and Oxidative Stress
Jia-Min LI ; Rui-Bing SU ; Xiao-Jun YU ; Yong-Xia ZHENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(8):1935-1949
ObjectiveKaroshi, death from overwork, is a serious problem with unclear identification standards and mechanisms. This study aims to establish a karoshi rat model by integrating weight-bearing swimming and sleep deprivation. This model will enable us to investigate the adverse effects of acute physical and mental fatigue on cardiac functions and explore the response mechanisms to overwork using integrated omics approaches, specifically metabonomics and proteomics. MethodsThe experimental design involved healthy male sprague-dawley (SD) rats subjected to weight-bearing swimming and sleep deprivation for 7 d. The rats were monitored for changes in physiological function indexes, including electrocardiogram and respiration. Protein digestion, iTRAQ labeling, and quantitative data analyses were performed to determine differentially expressed proteins (DEPs). Additionally, GC-MS analysis was conducted to identify differential metabolites. The integration analysis of differential metabolites and proteins shared by the fatigue group and the overwork group was performed to construct a relevant metabolic pathway network and integrate the proteomics and metabolomics data. Statistical analysis was carried out using one-way ANOVA and Duncan’s multiple range t-tests. ResultsThe rats subjected to weight-bearing swimming and sleep deprivation showed various physical and behavioral changes associated with fatigue, including hair disorder, decreased muscle tension, reduced food intake, and weight loss. Analysis of cardiac functions revealed cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure in the fatigue and karoshi groups, as evidenced by changes in heart color, myocardial fiber structure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and cardiac ultrasound measurements. Metabolomics analysis using GC-MS identified several differential metabolites in response to overwork, including amino acids involved in various metabolic pathways. Proteomic analysis using iTRAQ technology identified DEPs in the fatigue and karoshi groups, with a subset of DEPs shared by both groups. The GO analysis revealed that the up-regulated DEPs were primarily associated with mitochondria and peroxisomes in the cellular component category. The Reactome analysis further highlighted the enrichment of DEPs in the transfer of ferriheme from methemoglobin to hemopexin pathway. Integration analysis of the DEPs and differential metabolites revealed the activation of autophagy, increased mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, enhanced branched-chain amino acid degradation, and altered peroxisomal β-oxidation. These findings suggested complex metabolic adaptations to meet the increased energy demands during overwork while also dealing with oxidative stress. Furthermore, the reprogramming of energy metabolism was observed, with upregulation of fatty acid β-oxidation enzymes and glycolysis-related enzymes in the fatigue group, indicating a shift towards glucose metabolism. In contrast, the karoshi group showed a decreased dependence on fatty acids as an energy source and increased utilization of glucose. The model proposed in this study highlights the interconnected metabolic changes involving mitochondria, peroxisomes, and lysosomes in response to overwork. The findings contribute to our understanding of the mechanisms involved in overwork-related pathologies and provide a basis for further research in the field of karoshi. ConclusionOverall, metabolic reprogramming might provide sufficient energy to the heart, alleviate oxidative stress and damage to cardiac cells in response to excessive exertion and fatigue. Our findings provide an insight into response mechanism to overwork death and lay a foundation for further research on overwork death.


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