1.Analysis of Dynamic Change Patterns of Color and Composition During Fermentation of Myristicae Semen Koji
Zhenxing WANG ; Mengmeng FAN ; Le NIU ; Suqin CAO ; Hongwei LI ; Zhenling ZHANG ; Hanwei LI ; Jianguang ZHU ; Kai LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):222-229
ObjectiveTo explore the changes in volatile components, total polysaccharides, enzyme activity, and chromaticity value of Myristicae Semen Koji(MSK) during the fermentation process, and conduct correlation analysis. MethodsBased on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS), the changes of volatile components in MSK at different fermentation times were identified. The phenol sulfuric acid method, dinitrosalicylic acid method(DNS), and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt method(CMC-Na) were used to investigate the total polysaccharide content, amylase activity, and cellulase activity during the fermentation process. Visual analysis technology was used to explore the changes in chromaticity values, revealing the fermentation process of MSK and the dynamic changes of various measurement indicators, partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA) was used to explore the differential compounds of MSK at different fermentation degrees, and Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between volatile components of MSK and total polysaccharides, enzyme activity, and chromaticity values. ResultsA total of 60 volatile compounds were identified from MSK, the relative contents of components such as (+)-α-pinene, β-phellandrene, β-pinene, (+)-limonene, and p-cymene obviously increased, while the relative contents of components such as safrole, methyl isoeugenol, methyleugenol, myristicin, and elemicin significantly decreased. During the fermentation process, the total polysaccharide content showed an upward trend, while the activities of amylase and cellulase showed an initial increase followed by a decrease, and reached their maximum value at 40 h. the overall brightness(L*) and total color difference(ΔE*) gradually increased, while the changes in red-green value(a*) and yellow-blue value(b*) were not obvious. PLS-DA results showed that MSK could be clearly distinguished at different fermentation times, and 13 differential biomarkers were screened out. Pearson correlation analysis results showed that the contents of α-terpinene, β-phellandrene, methyleugenol, β-cubebene and myristic acid had an obvious correlation with chromaticity values. ConclusionAfter fermentation, the volatile components, total polysaccharides, amylase activity, and cellulase activity of MSK undergo significant changes, and there is a clear correlation between them and chromaticity values, which reveals the dynamic changes in the fermentation process and related indicators of MSK, laying a foundation for the quality control.
2.Improve effects of aromatase inhibitors on the height of children with short stature
Mengmeng XIA ; Jinbo XIANG ; Jun LUO ; Xiaoxia ZHU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(4):501-506
The primary approach for clinical treatment of short stature (SS) in children is the use of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH). However, the high cost of treatment and the daily injection frequency place a significant economic and psychological burden on the families of affected children. For SS adolescents who have missed the peak growth velocity period of puberty, the use of rhGH alone is also difficult to significantly increase their final adult height. Numerous studies have shown that aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are effective in improving the height of SS boys, especially the combination therapy of AIs and rhGH, which has a better effect. Although the use of AIs may affect the children’s bones, cognitive function, reproductive system and hormone levels, most of these effects are temporary. Since existing research has not fully elucidated its impact on the pubertal changes of girls, it is necessary to fully weigh the benefits and risks when using AIs to treat SS girls in clinical practice. In the future, it is also necessary to carry out pharmacoeconomic research based on the medical environment of China to evaluate the cost- effectiveness of AIs for SS in children.
3.Clinical Safety Monitoring of 3 035 Cases of Juvenile Feilike Mixture After Marketing in Hospital
Jian ZHU ; Zhong WANG ; Jing LIU ; Jun LIU ; Wei YANG ; Yanan YU ; Hongli WU ; Sha ZHOU ; Zhiyu PAN ; Guang WU ; Mengmeng WU ; Zhiwei JING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):194-200
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical safety of Feilike Mixture (FLK) in the real world. MethodsThe safety of all children who received FLK from 29 institutions in 12 provinces between January 21,2021 and December 25,2021 was evaluated through prospective centralized surveillance and a nested case control study. ResultsA total of 3 035 juveniles were included. There were 29 research centers involved,which are distributed across 12 provinces,including one traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital and 28 general hospitals. The average age among the juveniles was (4.77±3.56) years old,and the average weight was (21.81±12.97) kg. Among them,119 cases (3.92%) of juveniles had a history of allergies. Acute bronchitis was the main diagnosis for juveniles,with 1 656 cases (54.46%). FLK was first used in 2 016 cases (66.43%),and 142 juvenile patients had special dosages,accounting for 4.68%. Among them,92 adverse drug reactions (ADRs) occurred,including 73 cases of gastrointestinal system disorders,10 cases of metabolic and nutritional disorders,eight cases of skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases,two cases of vascular and lymphatic disorders,and one case of systemic diseases and various reactions at the administration site. The manifestations of ADRs were mainly diarrhea,stool discoloration,and vomiting,and no serious ADRs occurred. The results of multi-factor analysis indicated that special dosages (the use of FLK)[odds ratio (OR) of 2.642, 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.105-6.323],combined administration: spleen aminopeptide (OR of 4.978, 95%CI of 1.200-20.655),and reason for combined administration: anti-infection (OR of 1.814, 95%CI of 1.071-3.075) were the risk factors for ADRs caused by FLK. Conclusion92 ADRs occurred among 3 035 juveniles using FLK. The incidence of ADRs caused by FLK was 3.03%,and the severity was mainly mild or moderate. Generally,the prognosis was favorable after symptomatic treatment such as drug withdrawal or dosage reduction,suggesting that FLK has good clinical safety.
4.Exploring Role of Energy Dyshomeostasis in Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease Panvasculopathy from Theory of Liver Being Substantial Yin and Functional Yang
Jing CUI ; Qian XU ; Wenting WANG ; Mengmeng ZHU ; Yanfei LIU ; Yue LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):227-233
Liver being substantial Yin and functional Yang maintain normal function of Qi, blood and meridians. In clinical practice, it is often found that pan-vascular lesions with atherosclerosis as the predominant pathological change often co-occur with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD). MAFLD leads to increased risk and worse prognosis for many pan-vascular diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Dysregulation of energy homeostasis disrupts the hepatic homeostasis of body use, and representative drugs to improve metabolism, such as metformin, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors, and glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, not only have a clear cardiovascular benefit, potential improvement of MAFLD has also been demonstrated. The liver stores blood and the heart pumps blood, and liver diseases affect the heart, that's why the unsmoothness of vessels appears. So the treatment should from the standpoint of liver, restoring liver function, soothing the liver and nourishing heart, activating blood and dredging meridian. It is of great significance to explore in depth the pathogenesis and treatment of pan-vascular lesions caused by MAFLD, and to restore the energy homeostasis by adjusting the balance of liver Yin and Yang.
5.Exploring Role of Energy Dyshomeostasis in Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease Panvasculopathy from Theory of Liver Being Substantial Yin and Functional Yang
Jing CUI ; Qian XU ; Wenting WANG ; Mengmeng ZHU ; Yanfei LIU ; Yue LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):227-233
Liver being substantial Yin and functional Yang maintain normal function of Qi, blood and meridians. In clinical practice, it is often found that pan-vascular lesions with atherosclerosis as the predominant pathological change often co-occur with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD). MAFLD leads to increased risk and worse prognosis for many pan-vascular diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Dysregulation of energy homeostasis disrupts the hepatic homeostasis of body use, and representative drugs to improve metabolism, such as metformin, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors, and glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, not only have a clear cardiovascular benefit, potential improvement of MAFLD has also been demonstrated. The liver stores blood and the heart pumps blood, and liver diseases affect the heart, that's why the unsmoothness of vessels appears. So the treatment should from the standpoint of liver, restoring liver function, soothing the liver and nourishing heart, activating blood and dredging meridian. It is of great significance to explore in depth the pathogenesis and treatment of pan-vascular lesions caused by MAFLD, and to restore the energy homeostasis by adjusting the balance of liver Yin and Yang.
6.Associations of cardiac biomarkers with stroke severity and short-term outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Chang HE ; Jie ZHAO ; Meng ZHANG ; Qing XU ; Yuru TANG ; Mengmeng QI ; Xiaoyan ZHU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;32(1):1-8
Objective:To investigate associations between cardiac biomarkers with stroke severity and short-term outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods:Patients with AIS admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from June 2018 to February 2024 whose etiological classification was large artery atherosclerosis (LAA), small vessel occlusion (SVO) or cardioembolism (CE) were included retrospectively. According to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at admission, patients were divided into mild stroke group (≤8) and moderate to severe stroke group (>8). According to the modified Rankin Scale score at discharge, patients were divided into good outcome group (≤2) and poor outcome group (>2). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent correlation between cardiac biomarkers and short-term outcome. The predictive value of cardiac biomarkers for poor outcome in patients with AIS and different stroke etiology subtypes were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results:A total of 2 151 patients with AIS were enrolled, including 1 256 males (58.4%), aged 67.40±11.34 years. 1 079 patents were LAA type (50.2%), 679 were SVO type (31.6%), and 393 were CE type (18.3%); 1 223 were mild stroke (56.86%) and 928 (43.14%) were moderate to severe stroke; 1 357 patients (63.09%) had good short-term outcome, and 794 (36.91%) had poor short-term outcome. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that N-terminal pro-B type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), NT-proBNP/creatine kinase (CK) isoenzyme MB (CK-MB) ratio, and CK-MB/CK ratio were independent risk factors for poor short-term outcome. ROC curve analysis shows that the CK-MB/CK ratio had a higher predictive value for short-term poor outcome in patients with AIS (the area under the curve, 0.859, 95% confidence interval 0.839-0.879). Various cardiac biomarkers had a higher predictive value for short-term outcome of CE type and LAA type, but the predictive value for short-term outcome of SVO type was lower. Conclusions:Cardiac biomarkers are associated with the severity and poor outcome of AIS. NT-proBNP/CK-MB and CK-MB/CK ratios have higher predictive value for short-term poor outcome of AIS, especially in patients with CE type.
7.Textual Analysis of Classical Prescription Yangweitang Based on Ancient Literature
Lyuyuan LIANG ; Jialei CAO ; Yiping WANG ; Mengmeng GENG ; Lujun ZHU ; Wenxin WEI ; Bingqi WEI ; Wenli SHI ; Bingxiang MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):147-157
The classical prescription Yangweitang, derived from Zhengzhi Zhunsheng, is specialized in treating syndromes of chill and fever due to exogenous pathogens, inner-cooling, and malaria, and it has been included in the Catalogue of Ancient Classical Formulas (the First Batch) published by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 2018. Through bibliographical research, the relevant ancient books and modern documents were systematically sorted out, and it was found that there were many prescriptions related to the Yangweitang from Zhengzhi Zhunsheng. They were interwoven with Yangweitang from Zhengzhi Zhunsheng and widely used in clinical practice. In order to clarify their history and evolution, this paper combed the historical origin of Yangweitang and its related prescriptions and conducted textual analysis on key information such as semantic composition, herb origin, processing method, and efficacy. A total of 896 pieces of data on Yangweitang from Zhengzhi Zhunsheng were collected. 26 pieces of effective data were included after the screening, involving 17 ancient TCM books. Then, a total of 28 pieces of data on prescriptions related to the Yangweitang from Zhengzhi Zhunsheng were included, involving 23 ancient TCM books for reference. The textual analysis showed that Yangweitang originated from the Renshen Yangweitang recorded in Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang in the Song dynasty. Based on the original formula, medical experts from later generations have modified it into many different versions. A comparative analysis showed that Yangweitang from different generations had similar compositions, and the herb origin and processing method were basically clear. The recommended prescriptions are as follows: 37.3 g of Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum Cum Alumine, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex(fried with ginger juice), and frying with rice water Atractlodis Rhizoma, 27.98 g of Citri Exocarpium Rubrum, 18.65 g of Pogostemon cablin leaf, Tsaoko Fructus, Poria, and Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, and 9.33 g of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. They could be ground into a coarse powder, with 14.92 g for every dose, and they could be orally taken after being decocted with 450 mL of water, 7 g of fresh ginger, and 2 g of Mume Fructus to 270 mL in warm conditions. Yangweitang from Zhengzhi Zhunsheng has the effect of warming the middle and releasing the external, and it can treat many syndromes including spleen and stomach disharmony caused by chill and fever due to exogenous pathogens and inner-cooling, as well as all kinds of malaria. Modern clinical applications mainly focus on chronic atrophic gastritis and other digestive system diseases.
8.Development,reliability and validity of nurses'knowledge,attitude and practice questionnaire on medication management for patients with dysphagia
Yi LIU ; Liqun ZHU ; Sheng SUI ; Ruo ZHUANG ; Yiyi NI ; Yuanyuan MI ; Lei BAO ; Li LI ; Lanping ZHENG ; Mengmeng CHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(5):738-744
Objective To develop nurses'knowledge,attitude and practice questionnaire on medication management for patients with dysphagia,and test its reliability and validity.Methods Based on the evidence-based summary of the best evidence of medication management for patients with dysphagia,guided by the the-ory of knowledge,attitude and practice,the basic dimensions and item pool of the questionnaire were deter-mined through group discussion,Delphi expert consultation and pre-investigation.In order to revise the ques-tionnaire,437 nurses from 10 tertiary hospitals in Jiangsu Province were conveniently selected for investigation,and the reliability and validity of the questionnaire were tested according to the survey results.Results The nurses'knowl-edge,attitude and practice questionnaire on medication management for patients with dysphagia included 43 items in three dimensions.The three dimensions were analyzed by exploratory factors,and six common factors with characteristic roots>1 were extracted.Two factors were extracted from the knowledge dimension,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 74.958%,One factor was extracted from the attitude dimen-sion,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 77.655%.Three factors were extracted from the prac-tice dimension,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 72.274%.The factor load of each item was 0.618-0.902,Cronbach's α coefficient of the total questionnaire was 0.949,and the test-retest reliability was 0.909.The overall content validity coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.922,and the content validity coeffi-cient for each item was 0.800-1.000.Conclusion The nurses'knowledge,attitude and practice questionnaire on medication management for patients with dysphagia developed in this study has good reliability and validi-ty,and could be used as an effective tool to evaluate the status quo of nurses'medication management for pa-tients with dysphagia.
9.Relationship Between Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Cardiometabolic Diseases Based on "Heart-spleen-intestine" Axis
Qian XU ; Wenting WANG ; Yiwen LI ; Jing CUI ; Mengmeng ZHU ; Yanfei LIU ; Yue LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(20):203-211
Cardiometabolic disease is a clinical syndrome with a causal relationship between metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular damage. With its global incidence and related mortality rates continually rising, it has become a major health concern worldwide. The role of the gut microbiome and its metabolic products in cardiovascular metabolic health has received widespread attention, with gut microbiota dysbiosis considered a key factor in promoting the development of cardiometabolic disease. Dysbiosis disrupts the balance of the "heart-spleen-intestine" axis, leading to dysfunction of the spleen and intestines, which triggers metabolic disorders and accelerates the progression of cardiometabolic disease. Cardiac dysfunction can also negatively affect spleen and intestinal function, leading to imbalances in the heart and spleen, disharmony in Qi and blood, and exacerbating metabolic anomalies and further dysbiosis, thus forming a vicious cycle. From a modern biological perspective, the gut microbiome and its metabolic products can influence disease progression by modulating inflammatory responses and immune imbalances, leading to endothelial dysfunction and metabolic disorders, thereby increasing the risk of cardiometabolic disease. Additionally, the article proposes strategies for managing cardiometabolic disease by regulating the gut microbiome through a combination of Chinese and western medicine approaches. Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) treatment starts from the gut microbiome, using the "heart-spleen-intestine" axis as a mediator to regulate cardiovascular metabolic health, highlighting the unique advantages of TCM in targeting the gut microbiome to treat cardiometabolic disease. This article takes the TCM theory of the "heart-spleen-intestine" axis as a starting point, discusses the pivotal role played by this axis in the connection between gut microbiome dysbiosis and the development of cardiometabolic disease, aiming to provide a new perspective for the integrated traditional Chinese and western medical research on cardiometabolic disease, offering scientific evidence and practical guidance to improve the prognosis and quality of life for patients.
10.Association of serum adipokine CTRP6 in early pregnancy with gestational diabetes mellitus
Yaping XIN ; Qi ZHANG ; Yihan ZHU ; Mengmeng RUAN ; Xiaojing MA
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(9):26-29,32
Objective To study the expression levels of serum complement C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein 6(CTRP6)in women in early pregnancy and to explore its relationship with gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM).Methods Women at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from March 2021 to March 2022 were prospectively and consecutively selected from 10 to 13 weeks gestation for outpatient obstetric check-ups.The age,height,weight,and time of last menstruation of pregnant women were collected,and the levels of total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),high density lipoprotein(HDL),low density lipoprotein(LDL),fasting plasma glucose(FPG),glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c),fasting insulin(FINS)and CTRP6 were measured in early pregnancy,and the pre-pregnancy body mass index(BMI),baseline BMI,prenatal BMI,and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)were calculated.All pregnant women underwent a 75g oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks of gestation and were divided into GDM group and normal glucose tolerance(NGT)group according to the test results.The clinical data and laboratory indexes of the two groups in early pregnancy were compared,and the correlation between serum CTRP6 and various indexes in early pregnancy and its relationship with GDM were analyzed.Results A total of 213 maternal cases were enrolled,and 203 cases were completed for follow-up.Among them,52 mothers were diagnosed with GDM,with a GDM prevalence rate of 25.62%.Serum CTRP6,age,pre-pregnancy BMI,baseline BMI,antenatal BMI,TC,LDL,FPG,HbA1c,FINS,and HOMA-IR were higher in GDM group compared to NGT group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).CTRP6 in early pregnancy was positively correlated with age,pre-pregnancy BMI,baseline BMI,prenatal BMI,TG,LDL,FPG,HbA1c,FINS,HOMA-IR,and negatively correlated with HDL(P<0.05).After correcting for age,BMI,glycolipid metabolism index and HOMA-IR,CTRP6 in early pregnancy remained an independent factor in the development of GDM.Conclusion Elevated serum CTRP6 in early pregnancy is associated with GDM and is an independent risk factor for GDM.

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