1.Epidemiological Investigation of Dampness Syndrome Manifestations in the Population at Risk of Cerebrovascular Disease
Xiao-Jia NI ; Hai-Yan HUANG ; Qing SU ; Yao XU ; Ling-Ling LIU ; Zhuo-Ran KUANG ; Yi-Hang LI ; Yi-Kai ZHANG ; Miao-Miao MENG ; Yi-Xin GUO ; Xiao-Bo YANG ; Ye-Feng CAI
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(3):531-539
Objective To make an epidemiological investigation on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)dampness syndrome manifestations in the population at risk of cerebrovascular diseases in Guangdong area.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to analyze the clinical data related to the risk of cerebrovascular diseases in 330 Guangdong permanent residents.The diagnosis of dampness syndrome,quantitative scoring of dampness syndrome and rating of the risk of stroke were performed for the investigation of the distribution pattern of dampness syndrome and its influencing factors.Results(1)A total of 306(92.73%)study subjects were diagnosed as dampness syndrome.The percentage of dampness syndrome in the risk group was 93.82%(258/275),which was slightly higher than that of the healthy group(48/55,87.27%),but the difference was not statistically significant(χ2 = 2.91,P = 0.112).The quantitative score of dampness syndrome in the risk group was higher than that of the healthy group,and the difference was statistically significance(Z =-2.24,P = 0.025).(2)Among the study subjects at risk of cerebrovascular disease,evaluation time(χ2 = 26.11,P = 0.001),stroke risk grading(χ2= 8.85,P = 0.031),and history of stroke or transient ischemic attack(TIA)(χ2 = 9.28,P = 0.015)were the factors influencing the grading of dampness syndrome in the population at risk of cerebrovascular disease.Conclusion Dampness syndrome is the common TCM syndrome in the population of Guangdong area.The manifestations of dampness syndrome are more obvious in the population with risk factors of cerebrovascular disease,especially in the population at high risk of stroke,and in the population with a history of stroke or TIA.The assessment and intervention of dampness syndrome should be taken into account for future project of stroke prevention in Guangdong.
2.The c.91C>T mutation in DNAJB2 gene associated distal hereditary motor neuropathy and early-onset Parkinson′s disease: a family report
Yu SU ; Lingchun LIU ; Ruihan YANG ; Mingzhi ZHANG ; Da LIU ; Qiang MENG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(3):283-289
A family carrying a homozygous variant of DNAJB2 gene C.91C>T (p.His31Tyr) with distal hereditary motor neuropathy (dHMN) associated with early-onset Parkinson′s disease was reported. The patient presented with distal limb weakness and atrophy at the early stage of the disease, and developed Parkinson′s symptoms more than 10 years later. Neuroelectrophysiological examination suggested motor and sensory axonal involvement. This mutation site had not been reported and was considered to be a neogenic mutagenicity of dHMN, excluding other mutations that can cause early-onset Parkinson′s disease.
3.Modern Research on Qizhi Weitong Granules: A Review
Tianjiao LI ; Kaiqiang SU ; Shuai WANG ; Xinxin YANG ; Yongrui BAO ; Xiansheng MENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):145-152
Qizhi Weitong granules composed of Bupleuri Radix, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Aurantii Fructus, Cyperi Rhizoma (processed), Corydalis Rhizoma (processed), and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma have the effects of soothing the liver, regulating Qi movement, and harmonizing the stomach to relieve pain. This preparation is thus used for the treatment of liver depression, Qi stagnation, chest distension, and epigastric pain. It has become a first-line medication for the treatment of epigastric pain after years of clinical practice. At present, researchers have carried out extensive studies on Qizhi Weitong granules, including the optimization of the extraction and purification process, identification of chemical components, characterization of absorbed components, establishment of quality control methods, validation of pharmacological effect on digestive system diseases, exploration of the mechanism, and observation of clinical efficacy. The studies have achieved fruitful results. This article summarizes the research achievements related to Qizhi Weitong granules in recent years from pharmacological substances, quality control, pharmacological effect, mechanism of action, and clinical efficacy, aiming to provide ideas for in-depth research and modern development of Qizhi Weitong granules.
4.Expert consensus on cryoablation therapy of oral mucosal melanoma
Guoxin REN ; Moyi SUN ; Zhangui TANG ; Longjiang LI ; Jian MENG ; Zhijun SUN ; Shaoyan LIU ; Yue HE ; Wei SHANG ; Gang LI ; Jie ZHNAG ; Heming WU ; Yi LI ; Shaohui HUANG ; Shizhou ZHANG ; Zhongcheng GONG ; Jun WANG ; Anxun WANG ; Zhiyong LI ; Zhiquan HUNAG ; Tong SU ; Jichen LI ; Kai YANG ; Weizhong LI ; Weihong XIE ; Qing XI ; Ke ZHAO ; Yunze XUAN ; Li HUANG ; Chuanzheng SUN ; Bing HAN ; Yanping CHEN ; Wenge CHEN ; Yunteng WU ; Dongliang WEI ; Wei GUO
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(2):149-155
Cryoablation therapy with explicit anti-tumor mechanisms and histopathological manifestations has a long history.A large number of clinical practice has shown that cryoablation therapy is safe and effective,making it an ideal tumor treatment method in theory.Previously,its efficacy and clinical application were constrained by the limitations of refrigerants and refrigeration equipment.With the development of the new generation of cryoablation equipment represented by argon helium knives,significant progress has been made in refrigeration efficien-cy,ablation range,and precise temperature measurement,greatly promoting the progression of tumor cryoablation technology.This consensus systematically summarizes the mechanism of cryoablation technology,indications for oral mucosal melanoma(OMM)cryotherapy,clinical treatment process,adverse reactions and management,cryotherapy combination therapy,etc.,aiming to provide reference for carrying out the standardized cryoablation therapy of OMM.
5.Regulatory effect of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides on H2O2-induced apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction in SH-SY5Y cells
Yanbing LI ; Jiwei WANG ; Xiaoqin LIU ; Minfang GUO ; Xiaojie NIU ; Tao MENG ; Qin SU ; Hanbin WANG ; Lizhi YANG ; Cungen MA ; Jiezhong YU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(25):4041-4047
BACKGROUND:Current studies have confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides can promote nerve regeneration in neurodegeneration-related diseases.The occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases is closely related to mitochondrial dysfunction,but the role of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides on the regulation of apoptosis and mitochondrial function in neurodegenerative diseases is not yet clarified. OBJECTIVE:To explore the regulatory effects and mechanisms of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides on apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction in H2O2-induced SH-SY5Y cells. METHODS:SH-SY5Y cells were divided into three groups:control group,H2O2 group,and Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group.Cells in the control group were normally cultured.Cells in the H2O2 group were treated with 300 μmol/L H2O2 for 24 hours.In the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group,the intervention with 300 μg/L Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides was conducted first for 1-2 hours,followed by the addition of 300 μmol/L H2O2 for 24 hours.The mitochondrial membrane potential was detected by JC-1 kit.Apoptosis was detected by TUNEL staining kit.The activities of malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase were detected by malondialdehyde test kit and superoxide dismutase test kit,respectively.The apoptosis and expression of mitochondrial dynamics-related proteins were detected by immunofluorescence staining and western blot assay. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with the control group,the mitochondrial membrane potential and superoxide dismutase activity were significantly reduced,as well as apoptotic rate and malondialdehyde levels were significantly increased in the H2O2 group(P<0.05).After treatment with Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides,the membrane potential and superoxide dismutase activities were significantly increased,and apoptotic rate and malondialdehyde levels were significantly reduced compared with the H2O2 group(P<0.05).(2)The expression levels of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax and Caspase-3 were significantly increased,but the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 was significantly decreased in the H2O2 group compared with the control group(P<0.05).Compared with the H2O2 group,the levels of Bax and Caspase-3 were significantly decreased,but the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 was significantly increased in the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group(P<0.05).(3)Compared with the control group,the expression of mitochondrial splitting proteins Fis1 and p-Drp1 was significantly increased,but the expression of mitochondrial fusion proteins OPA1,Mfn1,and Mfn2 was decreased in the H2O2 group(P<0.05).Compared with the H2O2 group,Fis1 and p-Drp1 expression was significantly reduced,but the expression levels of OPA1,Mfn1,and Mfn2 were significantly increased in the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group(P<0.05).(4)The above results confirm that Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides can attenuate H2O2-induced oxidative stress damage and apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells by ameliorating mitochondrial dysfunction.
6.Effect of geniposide on high glucose-induced proliferation and angiogenesis of human retinal vascular endothelial cells and its mechanism
Jie SU ; Fuyu YANG ; Meng LI ; Lisheng JIANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(3):183-187
Objective To study the effect of geniposide(Gen)on the proliferation,migration and angiogenesis of human retinal vascular endothelial cells(hRVECs)induced by high glucose and explore its mechanism.Methods The hRVECs were intervened with different concentrations(0,1,5,10,20,40 and 80 mg·L-1)of Gen for 24 h,and Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8)was used to detect the effect of Gen on the proliferation activity of hRVECs.The hRVECs were di-vided into the control group,high glucose(25 mmol·L-1)group,low,middle and high Gen concentration(5,10 and 20 mg·L-1)groups,bevacizumab(BEV,250 μg·L-1)group and high Gen concentration+BEV(250 pg·L-1)group.Cell proliferation activity was detected by CCK-8.The cell migration ability was detected by scratch test.The tube formation ability of cells was detected by the in vitro tube formation assay.The protein expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor-A(VEGF-A),soluble VEGF receptor-1(sFlt-1),matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP-2)and matrix metallo-proteinase 9(MMP-9)in cells were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with 0 mg·L-1 Gen,there was no sta-tistically significant difference in the effect of Gen with concentrations of 1,5,10,20,40 and 80 mg·L-1 on the prolifera-tion activity of hRVECs(all P>0.05).Compared with the control group,the proliferation activity and migration ability of hRVECs in the high glucose group were significantly enhanced(both P<0.05),the cell circular structure increased,the protein expression levels of VEGF-A,MMP-2 and MMP-9 significantly increased(all P<0.05),and the protein expression level of sFlt-1 significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the high glucose group,the proliferative activity and mi-gration ability of cells in all Gen concentration groups and BEV group significantly decreased(all P<0.05),the circular structure of cells was reduced,the protein expression levels of VEGF-A,MMP-2 and MMP-9 significantly decreased(all P<0.05),and the protein expression level of sFlt-1 significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the high Gen concentra-tion group,the high Gen concentration+BEV group showed a significant decrease in cell proliferation activity(P<0.05),a decrease in cell circular structure,a significant decrease in VEGF-A,MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein expression levels(all P<0.05),and a significant increase in sFlt-1 protein expression level(P<0.05).Conclusion Gen can inhibit the high glucose-induced proliferation,migration and angiogenesis of hRVECs,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of VEGF/sFlt-1 axis balance.
7.Ultrasound Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis Analysis of Accessory Cavitated Uterine Malformation
Fei JI ; Na SU ; Huazhen LIU ; Zijing FU ; Zhenhong QI ; Meng YANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(5):1100-1106
To explore the ultrasound characteristics of accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM) and the causes of misdiagnosis, in order to better understand the disease and improve the diagnostic ability of radiologists. We retrospectively collected clinical, pathological and imaging data of ACUM patients who were diagnosed after surgery at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from December2013 to December 2023. Besides, we analyzed ultrasound features of ACUM and the cause of misdiagnosis. A total of 11 patients were included, with a mean age of diagnosis of (27.1±7.4)years. There was a mean interval of (6.1±5.5)years between menarche and onset of dysmenorrhea. Preoperative ultrasound showed that ACUM appeared as solitary lesions located under the insertion of the round ligament, with a mean maximum diameter of (3.0±1.0)cm. Lesions were round or oval (90.9%, 10/11) and not connected to the uterine cavity (100%, 11/11) with clear boundaries (72.7%, 8/11), presenting as regular thick-walled cystic-solid structures. Cystic areas were observed within the mass (100%, 11/11) with a ground-glass-like appearance (90.9%, 10/11) and hyperechoic endometrial lining (90.9%, 10/11). The surrounding of the mass showed hypoechoic or isoechoic areas resembling the muscular layer and circular or semi-circular vascularity was detected around the mass. No adenomyosis or other uterine lesions were found. Analysis of misdiagnosis: Among the 11 ACUM cases, 6 were correctly diagnosed by the initial ultrasound examination, and 5 cases by MRI. Two patients were misdiagnosed as residual horn uterus by MRI, despite ultrasound suggesting ACUM with visible bilateral uterine horns. ACUM exhibits distinct ultrasound characteristics. When young women present with progressive dysmenorrhea and ultrasound reveals a regular cystic-solid mass with thick wall located under the round ligament insertion, ACUM should be considered.
8.The effect of Ba Duan Jin on the balance of community-dwelling older adults: a cluster randomized control trial
Leilei DUAN ; Yubin ZHAO ; Yuliang ER ; Pengpeng YE ; Wei WANG ; Xin GAO ; Xiao DENG ; Ye JIN ; Yuan WANG ; Cuirong JI ; Xinyan MA ; Cong GAO ; Yuhong ZHAO ; Suqiu ZHU ; Shuzhen SU ; Xin'e GUO ; Juanjuan PENG ; Yan YU ; Chen YANG ; Yaya SU ; Ming ZHAO ; Lihua GUO ; Yiping WU ; Yangnu LUO ; Ruilin MENG ; Haofeng XU ; Huazhang LIU ; Huihong RUAN ; Bo XIE ; Huimin ZHANG ; Yuhua LIAO ; Yan CHEN ; Linhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(2):250-256
Objective:To assess the effectiveness of a 6-month Ba Duan Jin exercise program in improving the balance of community-dwelling older adults.Methods:A two arms, parallel-group, cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in 1 028 community residents aged 60-80 years in 40 communities in 5 provinces of China. Participants in the intervention group (20 communities, 523 people) received Ba Duan Jin exercise 5 days/week, 1 hour/day for 6 months, and three times of falls prevention health education, and the control group (20 communities, 505 people) received falls prevention health education same as the intervention group. The Berg balance scale (BBS) score was the leading outcome indicator, and the secondary outcome indicators included the length of time of standing on one foot (with eyes open and closed), standing in a tandem stance (with eyes open and closed), the closed circle test, and the timed up to test.Results:A total of 1 028 participants were included in the final analysis, including 731 women (71.11%) and 297 men (28.89%), and the age was (69.87±5.67) years. After the 3-month intervention, compared with the baseline data, the BBS score of the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group by 3.05 (95% CI: 2.23-3.88) points ( P<0.001). After the 6-month intervention, compared with the baseline data, the BBS score of the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group by 4.70 (95% CI: 4.03-5.37) points ( P<0.001). Ba Duan Jin showed significant improvement ( P<0.05) in all secondary outcomes after 6 months of exercise in the intervention group compared with the control group. Conclusions:This study showed that Ba Duan Jin exercise can improve balance in community-dwelling older adults aged 60-80. The longer the exercise time, the better the improvement.
9.Characteristics of complications and impact factors of unilateral biportal endoscopy-unilateral laminectomy for bilateral decompression technique in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis
Jiashen SHAO ; Hai MENG ; Nan SU ; Yong YANG ; Qi FEI
International Journal of Surgery 2024;51(10):710-716
Objective:To analyze the perioperative data of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who were surgically treated by unilateral biportal endoscopy-unilateral laminectomy for bilateral decompression (UBE-ULBD) technique, and to explore the occurrence, clinical features, and influencing factors for perioperative complications.Methods:A retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 77 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who underwent UBE-ULBD surgery in the Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from June 2021 to June 2023 was performed, of which 28 were males and 49 were females, with a mean age of (67.61±15.29) years. The baseline data, surgery-related information, and complications and subjective scores during the perioperative and follow-up periods of the patients were collected. Continuous variables were tested for normality using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Normally distributed continuous variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation ( ± s), and the Student- t test and analysis of variance for repeated measures information were used for comparison between groups; non-normally distributed continuous variables were expressed as median (interquartile distance) [ M( Q1, Q3)], and and non-parametric tests were used for comparison between groups. Categorical variables were expressed as number of cases and percentage, and the Chi-square test was used for comparison between groups. Variables were analyzed using univariate analysis, and indicators with statistically significant differences in the results of univariate analysis were further included in multivariate Logistic regression analysis to further clarify the independent risk factors for the occurrence of complications. Results:According to the occurrence of postoperative complications, the patients were divided into the non-complication group ( n=73) and the complication group ( n=4). The complication group included 2 cases of dural tear, 1 case of postoperative residual symptoms, and 1 case of postoperative epidural hematoma. Compared with the preoperative results, the Oswestry disability index (ODI) score and visual analogue score (VAS) for low back pain and leg pain on the first day after surgery were improved, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01). Compared with the first day after surgery, except for the ODI scores, the VAS scores for low back pain and leg pain were improved at the third month after surgery, and the differences were statistically significant ( P< 0.01). The differences in intraoperative blood loss and operative time between the two groups were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The variables with statistically significant differences in univariate analysis were included in the multivariate Logistic regression analysis, and the results indicated that prolonged operative time was an independent risk factor for perioperative complications in patients ( OR=1.031, 95% CI: 1.000-1.054, P=0.030). Conclusions:As an effective minimally invasive spinal endoscopic technique for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis, the UBE-ULBD technique has the advantages of lower complication rates and faster postoperative recovery. Improvement of surgical proficiency by the operator and appropriate shortening of operative time can help to reduce the incidence of complications such as dural tear.
10.Exploration on the molecular mechanism of Sanhuang Yishen Capsules for the treatment of diabetes based on network pharmacology and experimental verification
Xiaofeng MENG ; Hailong BAI ; Yun BIAN ; Aizu ZHANG ; Fengsheng TIAN ; Ronggang CUI ; Yang SU ; Juan LI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(10):1330-1337
Objective:To explore the material basis and potential mechanism of Sanhuang Yishen Capsules in the treatment of diabetes through network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental verification.Methods:The active components and targets of Sanhuang Yishhen Capsules were screened using China Natural product chemical composition database and SymMap database, and the related targets of T2DM were screened by GeneCards database. The "Chinese materia medica-active component-target" network was constructed, and the intersection genes were enriched by GO and KEGG using R language. Key active components were selected for molecular docking verification with potential core targets. 60 rats were divided into normal group, model group, and Sanhuang Yishen Capsules group according to random number table method, with 15 rats in each group. In addition to the normal group, the diabetic rat model was prepared in the other groups, and the corresponding drugs were intragastric in each group for 8 weeks. The levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting insulin (FINS) and insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) were measured by radioimmunoassay. Western blotting was used to detect protein expressions of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), epidermal growth factor (EGF), Akt serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1), recombinant tumor protein p53 (TP53), and recombinant caspase 3 (CASP3).Results:A total of 160 active components and 298 targets of Sanhuang Yishen Capsules, 2194 targets related to T2DM, and 166 intersection targets were obtained. GO and KEGG analyzed a series of biological reaction processes mainly involved in signal transduction, oxidative stress, apoptosis, etc., and mainly involved in the regulation of P13K/Akt, P53, CASP3 and other targets. The results of molecular docking showed that the main active components obtained by screening had strong binding with the target. Compared with model group, FBG, FINS, HOMA-IR, TP53 and CASP3 in Sanhuang Yishen Capsules group decreased ( P<0.05), EGFR, EGF and Akt1 proteins increased ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The mechanism of Sanhuang Yishen Capsules for the treatment of may be related to the regulation of EGF/EGFR/P13K/Akt signaling pathway, TP53 signaling pathway, CASP3 signaling pathway, PPARG signaling pathway, ESR1 signaling pathway, PTGS2 signaling pathway, CAT signaling pathway and CTNNB1 signaling pathway.

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