1.Research progress on the mechanism of action of rosmarinic acid in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Ke CAI ; Sheng-ru HUANG ; Fang-fang GAO ; Xiu-juan PENG ; Sheng GUO ; Feng LIU ; Jin-ao DUAN ; Shu-lan SU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):12-21
With the rapid development of social economy and the continuous improvement of human living standard, the incidence, fatality and recurrence rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are increasing year by year, which seriously affects people's life and health. Conventional therapeutic drugs have limited improvement on the disability rate, so the search for new therapeutic drugs and action targets has become one of the hotspots of current research. In recent years, the therapeutic role of the natural compound rosmarinic acid (RA) in CVD has attracted much attention, which is capable of preventing CVD by modulating multiple signalling pathways and exerting physiological activities such as antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet aggregation, as well as anti-coagulation and endothelial function protection. In this paper, the role of RA in the prevention of CVD is systematically sorted out, and its mechanism of action is summarised and analysed, with a view to providing a scientific basis and important support for the in-depth exploration of the prevention value of RA in CVD and its further development as a prevention drug.
2.Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of perforation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Wenyu ZHAO ; Yan FU ; Yajiao DUAN ; Juan TANG ; Jing NI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(3):580-587
After 50 years of clinical development, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has become the preferred method for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of cholangio-pancreatic duct diseases; however, the major postoperative complications of ERCP, such as pancreatitis, hemorrhage, and perforation, are still a difficult issue faced by clinicians, and postoperative perforation is associated with an extremely high risk of death. Therefore, it is very important to explore the risk factors for perforation after ERCP, make a definite diagnosis of perforation in a timely manner, and formulate precise prevention and treatment measures. By reviewing a large number of articles, this article summarizes the influencing factors for perforation after ERCP and related diagnosis and treatment measures.
3.Progress on application of thermal analysis in traditional Chinese medicine
Yaqian DUAN ; Ran DUAN ; Meiyu LIN ; Chang LIU ; Juan SU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(10):475-480
Thermal analysis technology has emerged as a pivotal tool for the identification and quality control of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) owing to its advantages of high sensitivity and capability for simultaneous multi-parameter detection. The application progress on thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) in four key areas: authenticity identification of herbal medicines, optimization of processing techniques, evaluation of extract thermal stability, and construction of quality evaluation systems were summarized. Thermal analysis technology enables rapid authentication of medicinal materials by establishing a thermal fingerprint. When integrated with hyphenated techniques (e.g., FTIR and GC-MS), it facilitates in-depth analysis of compositional differences in complex matrices. In Future, the development of thermal analysis databases and multi-technology integration will be expected to further promote the standardization of TCM quality control.
4. Effects of Tao Hong Si Wu decoction on IncRNA expression in rats with occlusion of middle cerebral artery
Li-Juan ZHANG ; Chang-Yi FEI ; Chao YU ; Su-Jun XUE ; Yu-Meng LI ; Jing-Jing LI ; Ling-Yu PAN ; Xian-Chun DUAN ; Li-Juan ZHANG ; Chang-Yi FEI ; Chao YU ; Su-Jun XUE ; Yu-Meng LI ; Jing-Jing LI ; Xian-Chun DUAN ; Dai-Yin PENG ; Xian-Chun DUAN ; Dai-Yin PENG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(3):582-591
Aim To screen and study the expression of long non-coding RNA (IncRNA) in rats with middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) with MCAO treated with Tao Hong Si Wu decoction (THSWD) and determine the possible molecular mechanism of THSWD in treating MCAO rats. Methods Three cerebral hemisphere tissue were obtained from the control group, MCAO group and MCAO + THSWD group. RNA sequencing technology was used to identify IncRNA gene expression in the three groups. THSWD-regulated IncRNA genes were identified, and then a THSWD-regu-lated IncRNA-mRNA network was constructed. MCODE plug-in units were used to identify the modules of IncRNA-mRNA networks. Gene ontology (GO) and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) were used to analyze the enriched biological functions and signaling pathways. Cis- and trans-regulatory genes for THSWD-regulated IncRNAs were identified. Reverse transcription real-time quantitative pol-ymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to verify IncRNAs. Molecular docking was used to identify IncRNA-mRNA network targets and pathway-associated proteins. Results In MCAO rats, THSWD regulated a total of 302 IncRNAs. Bioinformatics analysis suggested that some core IncRNAs might play an important role in the treatment of MCAO rats with THSWD, and we further found that THSWD might also treat MCAO rats through multiple pathways such as IncRNA-mRNA network and network-enriched complement and coagulation cascades. The results of molecular docking showed that the active compounds gallic acid and a-mygdalin of THSWD had a certain binding ability to protein targets. Conclusions THSWD can protect the brain injury of MCAO rats through IncRNA, which may provide new insights for the treatment of ischemic stroke with THSWD.
5.Pathogenesis and Differentiated Treatment Strategies of Childhood Tic Disorders Based on WANG Xugao's “Thirty Methods of Treating the Liver”
Rui ZHAI ; Juan DUAN ; Yuan LI ; Yanlin JIANG ; Congxiao ZHOU ; Zhenhua YUAN ; Da LI ; Junhong WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(2):149-153
Based on WANG Xugao's “thirty methods of treating the liver”, it is believed that the occurrence and development of childhood tic disorders follow the dynamic progression from liver qi disease to liver fire disease and then liver wind disease. The basic pathogenesis of three stages are characterized by binding constraint of liver qi, liver fire hyperactivity, and internal stirring of liver wind. Moreover, liver-blood deficiency and stagnation, and malnutrition of liver yin as the main point in terms of the imbalance of liver qi, blood, yin, and yang should be considered, as well as the imbalance relationship of the five zang organs such as the involvement of other organs and the gradually reach of the other organs. Guided by the principles of “thirty methods of treating the liver”, the treatment of tic disorders in liver qi stage should focus on soothing the liver and rectifying qi, soothing the liver and unblocking the collaterals, using Xiaochaihu Decoction (小柴胡汤) and Sini Powder (四逆散). The treatment of tic disorders in liver fire stage involves clearing, draining and resolving liver heat, using Longdan Xiegan Decoction (龙胆泻肝汤), Xieqing Pill (泻青丸), Danggui Longhui Pill (当归龙荟丸), and Huagan Decoction (化肝煎). The treatment of tic disorders in liver wind stage involves extinguishing wind and subduing yang, using Lingjiao Gouteng Decoction (羚角钩藤汤) and Liuwei Dihuang Pill (六味地黄丸). Throughout the treatment process, attention should be paid to harmonizing the liver's qi, blood, yin, and yang, as well as addressing the pathology of other organs.
6.Effect of Dapagliflozin on cell proliferation,apoptosis and inflammation of podocytes induced by high glucose via regulating p38 MAPK pathway
Dong WANG ; Juan LIU ; Ruixiang DUAN
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2024;32(2):117-124
Objective To investigate the effect of Dapagliflozin on high glucose-induced podocyte proliferation and apoptosis through p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(p38 MAPK)pathway.Methods Human glomerular podocytes(HGPC)were divided into control(Con)group,low/medium/high D-glucose(Glu 10,Glu 20,Glu 30)group,high glucose(HG)group,low/medium/high concentration Dapagliflozin(HG+Dap 12.5,HG+Dap 25,HG+Dap 50)group,Dapagliflozin(HG+Dap)group,inhibitor(HG+ SB 203580)group,Dapagliflozin + inhibitor(HG+Dap+SB 203580)group and Dapagliflozin + activator(HG+Dap+C16-PAF)group.After 24 hours of intervention,the cell viability,proliferation rate,apoptosis rate and levels of related factors were tested.Results Compared with Con group,IL-1β,TNF-α,apoptosis rate,Caspase-3 mRNA and protein expression,p53,p-p38 MAPK protein expression were increased(P<0.05),while cell proliferation rate,Cyclin D1 mRNA and protein expression were decreased in HG group(P<0.05).Compared with HG group,the proliferation rate,Cyclin D1 mRNA and protein expression were increased(P<0.05),while IL-1β,TNF-α,apoptosis rate,Caspase-3 mRNA and protein expression,p53,p-p38 MAPK protein expression were decreased in the HG+Dap and HG+SB 203580 groups(P<0.05).Compared with HG+Dap group,cell proliferation rate,Cyclin D1 mRNA and protein expression were increased(P<0.05),while IL-1β,TNF-α,apoptosis rate,Caspase-3 mRNA and protein expression,p53,p-p38 MAPK protein expression were decreased in HG+Dap+SB 203580 group(P<0.05).In HG+Dap+C16-PAF group,IL-1β,TNF-α,apoptosis rate,Caspase-3 mRNA and protein expression,p53,p-p38 MAPK protein expression were increased(P<0.05),while cell proliferation rate,Cyclin D1 mRNA and protein expression were decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion Dagagliflozin can promote HGPC proliferation and inhibit apoptosis and inflammation in high D-glucose environment,and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of p38 MAPK pathway signal transduction.
7.Safety and efficacy of acute stent implantation during endovascular treatment for patients with emergent large vessel occlusion due to intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis
Tian LIN ; Wanling WEN ; Juan DU ; Zheng WU ; Xiangkai KONG ; Wenbo DUAN ; Xiaoyun ZHANG ; Bin DU ; Yiling CAI ; Yongqiang CUI
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2024;63(3):272-278
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of acute stent implantation during endovascular treatment for patients with emergent large vessel occlusion due to intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis.Methods:A retrospective analysis was carried out on 46 patients with emergent large vessel occlusion due to intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis who received endovascular treatment at the Strategic Support Force Medical Center from January 2015 to August 2022. Twenty-seven patients underwent balloon angioplasty alone and 19 patients underwent acute stent implantation. The baseline characteristics, modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI) score of the responsible vessels, modified Rankin scale (mRS) score 90 days after operation, incidence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and mortality of the two groups were evaluated.Results:The proportion of effective recanalization of the offending vessels (mTICI≥2b) in the acute stenting group was slightly higher than that in the balloon angioplasty group (16/19 vs. 81.5%), but the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05). Besides, there was no significant difference in the median of mRS between the acute stenting group [3.0(0, 4.0)] and the balloon angioplasty group [4.0(1.0, 5.0)] 90 days after operation ( P>0.05). In terms of safety, the incidence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and mortality were comparable between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The effect of acute stent implantation during endovascular treatment for patients with emergent large vessel occlusion due to intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis is not inferior to that of balloon angioplasty, and it does not increase the risk of intracranial bleeding complications.
8.Sintilimab-related haemophilic syndrome:a case report
Zhimeng SUN ; Man DUAN ; Chao WEN ; Juan LI ; Xiaoxia TANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(5):595-600
A 64-year-old woman was treated with Sindillizumab immunotherapy for classic Hodgkin lymphoma.After 7 cycles,the patient developed fever,fatigue,poor appetite,and other symptoms.Auxiliary examination after admission showed that hemoglobin,platelets,white blood cells,and fibrinogen decreased,liver enzymes increased,serum ferritin increased significantly(3 727.56 μg·L-1),and spleen enlargement,which was finally considered to be sindilizumab associated hemophagic cell syndrome.The patient was given methylprednisolone sodium succinate 60 mg·d-1 intravenously for 2 days,40 mg·d-1 intravenously for 4 days,and 30 mg·d-1 intravenously for 1 day,and their symptoms improved significantly,and the temperature,blood count,aminotransferase and other indicators gradually returned to normal.After discharge,she was changed to prednisone 30 mg·d-1 oral therapy,and the dose was reduced by 10 mg per week until withdrawal.The patient did not restart sindilizumab after discharge,and the serum ferritin gradually returned to normal level during follow-up,and no hemophagocytic syndrome-related symptoms appeared again.It was suggested that during the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors,patients with unexplained fever and decreased blood counts,in the absence of improvement in anti-infection,the possibility of hemophagocytic syndrome should be considered and relevant diagnostic tests such as serum ferritin should be improved as soon as possible,and glucocorticoid therapy should be turned on to avoid delay of the disease.
9.Examining core symptoms and influencing factors of patients with gastric cancer undergoing chemotherapy:the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine constitutional traits
Yanling ZOU ; Yi LI ; Ziyan ZHANG ; Xun LI ; Lihua YANG ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Juan GAO ; Huiyun GUAN ; Peibei DUAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(18):2238-2243
Objective To investigate the incidence and severity of symptoms in patients with gastric cancer who received chemotherapy,we constructed a symptom network to explore core symptoms and bridge symptoms.Furthermore,the study explores the association between core symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)constitutions.Methods Patients with gastric cancer who received chemotherapy in the medical oncology and surgical oncology department from March to August 2023 were selected for the study using a convenience sampling method.The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory Gastrointestinal Cancer was used for evaluating gastrointestinal symptoms and their severity among patients receiving chemotherapy for gastric cancer,as well as assessing the classification of TCM constitution among patients.The symptom network model was constructed using the R programming language,and the central index was analyzed to determine the core symptoms and bridge symptoms.Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the association between different physical conditions and the occurrence of core symptoms.Results A total of 346 electronic questionnaires were collected,with 340 valid ones,and the effective recovery rate was 98.3%.The 3 most prevalent and severe symptoms among the 340 patients with gastric cancer were fatigue(85.59%),lack of appetite(82.35%),and taste alteration(81.18%).The centrality index results indicated that grief exhibited the highest intensity,medium,and compactness centrality values(rs=8.23,rb=2.00,rc=0.03),making it the core symptom of this condition.Sleep disorders,lack of appetite,drowsiness,and taste alteration were identified as bridging symptoms with bridge intensities of 0.74,0.76,0.99,and 0.94 respectively.The results of Spearman correlation analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between sadness and qi-deficiency constitution,phlegm-dampness constitution(P<0.05).The phlegm-dampness constitution was positively correlated with the taste alterations(P<0.05).Conclusion In patients with gastric cancer,fatigue emerges as the most prominent symptom,while sadness assumes the core symptom.Additionally,sleep disorder,lack of appetite,drowsiness,and taste alteration are bridge symptoms.According to the principles of TCM constitution,qi-deficiency and phlegm-dampness are constitutions associated with a higher risk of experiencing sadness,and phlegm-dampness is a constitution associated with a higher risk of taste changes.Nurses can integrate core symptoms and TCM constitutions characteristics to optimize the strategies for symptom intervention.
10.Research progress of fatigue in patients with cirrhosis
Yujuan LIU ; Xiaodan ZHANG ; Ying YI ; Xueyao MA ; Juan MAO ; Yangyang DING ; Lingling DUAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(24):1917-1921
Fatigue is one of the common symptoms in patients with liver cirrhosis, which has a serious impact on the quality of life of patients. This article reviews the influencing factors and intervention strategies of fatigue in patients with cirrhosis, aiming to provide reference for early recognition and intervention of fatigue in patients with cirrhosis.

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