1.LIU Fengbin's Experience in Treating Autoimmune Liver Disease with the Method of Nourishing Yin and Removing Stasis Based on Stage
Xiling YANG ; Qiuhong YONG ; Chaoyuan HUANG ; Lina ZHAO ; Yiyuan ZHENG ; Chong PENG ; Kunhai ZHUANG ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(7):674-679
This paper summarizes Professor LIU Fengbin's clinical experience in treating autoimmune liver disease (AILD) using the method of nourishing yin and removing stasis based on stage differentiation. He believes that the pathogenesis of AILD generally involves both deficiency in essence and excess in manifestation, with essence deficiency often presenting as liver and kidney yin deficiency, which may progress to spleen deficiency and yang deficiency over time. The excess manifestation commonly includes qi stagnation, blood stasis, damp-heat, and phlegm toxicity. Clinically, he advocates for the treatment principle of nourishing yin and removing stasis. On the foundation of nourishing liver and kidney yin, different pathological factors causing stasis are eliminated according to their nature. Treatment is also tailored to different stages of AILD. In the early and asymptomatic stages, liver qi stagnation and spleen deficiency are prominent, warranting a therapeutic approach of soothing the liver, regulating qi and strengthening the spleen. The modified Chaishao Qizhi Decoction (柴芍气滞汤) is used. During the symptomatic stage, pathogenic factors become more pronounced, often accompanied by a significant deficiency of vital qi, with damp-heat, water retention, and phlegm toxicity as key pathological features. The treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, using modified Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤) combined with Yinchen Wuling Powder (茵陈五苓散). In the liver function decompensation stage, vital qi is severely deficient while pathogenic factors persist, with damp-heat, phlegm toxicity, and blood stasis obstructing the liver collaterals. Treatment should focus on nourishing blood, softening the liver, strengthening the spleen, and resolving stasis, using the modified Ruangan Yangxue Decoction (软肝养血汤). Throughout the treatment process, emphasis is placed on tonifying the liver and kidneys while protecting yin fluids.
2.Research on quantitative evaluation of revise requirements of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring in the Workplace (GBZ 159-2004)
Tuo LIU ; Xiaoshuang XIE ; Yang LU ; Peng QIN ; Wenjie LI ; Qiuhong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(2):90-95
Objective:To conduct quantitative evaluation on the revise requirements of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring in the Workplace (GBZ 159-2004) , clarify the problems and suggestions during its implementation for improvement, and provide a basis for the revision of the standard.Methods:From April to September 2021, stratified convenient sampling method was adopted and semi-open questionnaire was used to investigate the occupational health personnel in CDC, occupational prevention and control institutes, employers, third-party technical service institutions and universitie. The entropy weight of each index and the score based on entropy weight of GBZ 159 were calculated. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to describe the correlation between the two indexes and radar chart was drawn for comprehensive evaluation.Results:A total of 151 questionnaires were received from the respondents, of which 147 were valid, with an effective recovery rate of 97.35%, involving 29 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. The median G scores of the necessity and urgency of GBZ 159 revision based on entropy weight were 2.84 and 3.17, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( M=-25.50, P<0.001) . The trend of the score G of necessity and urgency based on entropy weight was basically the same for all secondary items ( rs=0.9998, P<0.001) , and the score G of urgency based on entropy weight was higher than that of necessity. The highest score G of necessity and urgency based on entropy weight was "3.13 long time sampling", which were 7.56 and 8.23 respectively. This was followed by "3.12 short time sampling", which were 7.19 and 7.13 respectively. Conclusion:GBZ 159 has encountered some new problems and challenges in the implementation process, and some of its technical indicators have been out of line with the actual practice of occupational health at present. These are the two items that urgently needs to be revised and improved, such as "3.13 long time sampling" and "3.12 short time sampling" and other items need to be revised and improved.
3.Study on the implementation effect evaluation of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring in the Workplace (GBZ 159-2004)
Tuo LIU ; Xiaoshuang XIE ; Yang LU ; Peng QIN ; Wenjie LI ; Qiuhong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(2):136-140
Systematically evaluate the implementation of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring (GBZ 159-2004) , so as to provide technical basis for the future standard revision. The semi-structured interview method was used to interview the industry experts from centers for disease control and prevention, occupational disease prevention and control hospitals/institutes, employers, third-party technical service institutions and universities, and the induction method was used to refine the topics and relevant suggestions. Some technical indicators of GBZ 159 are not suitable for the current actual work of occupational health, and need to be revised and improved urgently. The revised GBZ 159 should comply with the current situation of China's industrial development and the development of occupational health testing equipment in the new era, and improve the relevant technical requirements of sampling quality control.
4.Study on protective effect and mechanism of Bupleurum chinense polysaccharides on acute liver injury in mice
Yuchan CHEN ; Donghui PENG ; Yanping SUN ; Qiuhong WANG ; Haixue KUANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(19):2352-2357
OBJECTIVE To study the protective effect and mechanism of Bupleurum chinense polysaccharides (BCP) on acute liver injury (ALI) in mice. METHODS Overall 40 mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, positive control group (Baogan tablet, 550 mg/kg), BCP high-dose and low-dose groups (400, 100 mg/kg), with 8 mice in each group. The drug was administered intragastrical once a day for 7 days. One hour after the last administration, except for the normal group, mice in other groups were injected with 20 mg/kg concanavalin A solution through the tail vein to establish ALI model. After injection of concanavalin A solution for 12 h, the liver and spleen indexes of mice were measured, and the pathological changes of liver and spleen tissue were observed; the serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were detected, and the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissue were detected. The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-1β in serum and liver tissue of mice were determined, as well as the protein expression levels of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in liver tissue were also detected. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the liver tissue of mice in the model group was necrotic and infiltrated with inflammatory cells; spleen enlargement, increased bleeding and decreased lymphocytes were observed, liver and spleen indexes were increased significantly (P<0.01); the serum levels of AST, ALT and LDH, the levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β in serum and liver tissue, as well as the MDA level, protein expressions of TLR4, NF- κB and HO-1 in liver tissue were all increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The levels of SOD and protein expression of Nrf2 in liver tissue were all decreased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the pathological damages of the liver and the spleen tissues in mice alleviated in BCP high-dose and low-dose groups, and most of liver and spleen indexes, the above indexes of serum and liver tissue were reversed significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS BCP has a protective effect on ALI, the mechanism of which may be related to the inhibition of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway and the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.
5.Research on quantitative evaluation of revise requirements of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring in the Workplace (GBZ 159-2004)
Tuo LIU ; Xiaoshuang XIE ; Yang LU ; Peng QIN ; Wenjie LI ; Qiuhong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(2):90-95
Objective:To conduct quantitative evaluation on the revise requirements of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring in the Workplace (GBZ 159-2004) , clarify the problems and suggestions during its implementation for improvement, and provide a basis for the revision of the standard.Methods:From April to September 2021, stratified convenient sampling method was adopted and semi-open questionnaire was used to investigate the occupational health personnel in CDC, occupational prevention and control institutes, employers, third-party technical service institutions and universitie. The entropy weight of each index and the score based on entropy weight of GBZ 159 were calculated. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to describe the correlation between the two indexes and radar chart was drawn for comprehensive evaluation.Results:A total of 151 questionnaires were received from the respondents, of which 147 were valid, with an effective recovery rate of 97.35%, involving 29 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. The median G scores of the necessity and urgency of GBZ 159 revision based on entropy weight were 2.84 and 3.17, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( M=-25.50, P<0.001) . The trend of the score G of necessity and urgency based on entropy weight was basically the same for all secondary items ( rs=0.9998, P<0.001) , and the score G of urgency based on entropy weight was higher than that of necessity. The highest score G of necessity and urgency based on entropy weight was "3.13 long time sampling", which were 7.56 and 8.23 respectively. This was followed by "3.12 short time sampling", which were 7.19 and 7.13 respectively. Conclusion:GBZ 159 has encountered some new problems and challenges in the implementation process, and some of its technical indicators have been out of line with the actual practice of occupational health at present. These are the two items that urgently needs to be revised and improved, such as "3.13 long time sampling" and "3.12 short time sampling" and other items need to be revised and improved.
6.Study on the implementation effect evaluation of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring in the Workplace (GBZ 159-2004)
Tuo LIU ; Xiaoshuang XIE ; Yang LU ; Peng QIN ; Wenjie LI ; Qiuhong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(2):136-140
Systematically evaluate the implementation of Specifications of Air Sampling for Hazardous Substances Monitoring (GBZ 159-2004) , so as to provide technical basis for the future standard revision. The semi-structured interview method was used to interview the industry experts from centers for disease control and prevention, occupational disease prevention and control hospitals/institutes, employers, third-party technical service institutions and universities, and the induction method was used to refine the topics and relevant suggestions. Some technical indicators of GBZ 159 are not suitable for the current actual work of occupational health, and need to be revised and improved urgently. The revised GBZ 159 should comply with the current situation of China's industrial development and the development of occupational health testing equipment in the new era, and improve the relevant technical requirements of sampling quality control.
7.Correlation analysis of T lymphocyte subsets and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio with the severity of sepsis
Miaomiao PENG ; Shuang MA ; Qiang ZHANG ; Meiling ZHAO ; Meng YUAN ; Rumin ZHANG ; Haibo TAN ; Qiuhong MA ; Meijun JIA
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2024;31(1):24-27
Objective To analyze the correlation between T lymphocyte subsets,neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio(NLR),procalcitonin(PCT)and the severity of sepsis.Methods A prospective research method was adopted.A total of 78 sepsis patients admitted to the department of intensive care medicine of Zibo Central Hospital from January 2021 to December 2022 were selected as the research subjects.Patients were divided into a septic shock group(37 cases)and a sepsis group(41 cases)based on the severity of their condition,with 40 healthy examinees from our hospital as the healthy control group.Using flow cytometry to measure the levels of CD4+ T lymphocytes count(CD4+ T)and CD8+ T lymphocytes count(CD8+ T)in three groups of subjects,calculate the CD4+ T/CD8+ T lymphocyte ratio(CD4+ T/CD8+ T)and NLR.The levels of PCT and interleukin-6(IL-6)were measured using electrochemiluminescence immunoassay,and the levels of C-reactive protein(CRP)were measured using immunoassay turbidimetry.Acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ(APACHEⅡ)score within 24 hours was recorded for the two groups of patients,and the differences in lymphocyte subsets and various inflammatory indicators were compared between the groups.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between various indicators and APACHEⅡscore.Results The CD4+ T,CD8+ T,and CD4+T/CD8+T levels in the septic shock and sepsis groups were significantly lower than those in the healthy control group[CD4+ T(×106/L):168.27±76.68,266.08±131.57 vs.789.60±173.78,CD8+ T(×106/L):156.50±68.37,205.81±75.60 vs.636.42±90.59,CD4+ T/CD8+ T:1.09±0.39,1.27±0.34 vs.1.44±0.38,all P<0.01],NLR,PCT,CRP and IL-6 were significantly higher than those in the healthy control group[NLR:25.85±11.62,15.94±8.72 vs.2.68±1.31,PCT(μg/L):21.82±15.28,9.09±4.96 vs.0.13±0.10,CRP(mg/L):158.65±62.33,106.97±51.49 vs.6.48±2.08,IL-6(ng/L):1 344.64±899.21,245.31±176.99 vs.3.25±1.83,all P<0.01].The APACHEⅡscore in the septic shock group was significantly higher than that in the sepsis group(32.00±1.00 vs.22.01±1.09,P<0.05).Correlation analysis showed that the levels of CD4+ T,CD8+ T,CD4+ T/CD8+ T in two groups of sepsis patients were negatively correlated with the APACHEⅡscore(r values were-0.571,-0.506,and-0.555,respectively,all P<0.01),while the levels of NLR,PCT,CRP,and IL-6 were positively correlated with the APACHEⅡscore(r values were 0.711,0.709,0.777,and 0.707,respectively,all P<0.01).Conclusions As the levels of T lymphocyte subsets decrease,inflammatory indicators like NLR and PCT rise,indicating a more severe sepsis condition.Therefore,T lymphocyte subsets and levels of various inflammatory indicators can serve as markers for evaluating the severity of sepsis.
8.A case of diabetes mellitus with glucokinase regulator gene mutation misdiagnosed as type 1 diabetes
Xuefeng LI ; Weiwei CHEN ; Keyan HU ; Shanlong WANG ; Donghui LI ; Huifang PENG ; Qiuhong MA ; Yujin MA ; Hongwei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(3):256-260
We report a case of a female teenage with monogenic diabetes mellitus caused by glucokinase regulator (GCKR) gene mutation who presented with diabetic ketosis and misdiagnosed as type 1 diabetes. The patient was treated with insulin for 3 years since diagnosis. The islet function was well preserved, but polycystic ovary syndrome was developed. Whole-exome gene sequencing revealed a GCKR gene c. 69delG heterozygous mutation. After molecular diagnosis, the insulin dosage was gradually reduced to full cessation, and only metformin sustained-release tablets were taken to control blood glucose. It is necessary to regular evaluate islet function of patient with type 1 diabetes, and genetic test is of significance for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
9.Investigation on the protective effect of Arisaema Cum Bile on MPTP-induced Parkinson’s disease model mice based on PKA signaling pathway
Guien CHEN ; Yafang DENG ; Wanrou DENG ; Binxi WU ; Donghui PENG ; Yuanning ZENG ; Qiuhong WANG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(15):1809-1814
OBJECTIVE To investigate the improvement effects of Arisaema Cum Bile on Parkinson’s disease (PD) model mice and its potential mechanism. METHODS Sixty male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, Arisaema Cum Bile low-dose group [0.39 g/(kg·d)], Arisaema Cum Bile high-dose group [1.56 g/(kg·d)] and positive control drug Levodopa tablet group [80 mg/(kg·d)], with 12 mice in each group. Except that normal group was given constant volume of normal saline, other groups were given 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine [MPTP,35 mg/(kg·d)] intraperitoneally for 5 consecutive days to induce subacute PD model; after modeling, they were given relevant medicine continuously for 7 d; rod climbing test and line suspension test were performed 1 d before modeling, on the 5th day of modeling and after the last medication. The number of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH)-positive neurons in the substantia nigra of mice were measured by immunofluorescence; the levels of interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor α( TNF-α) in serum and the levels of IL- E-mail:qhwang668@sina.com 1β, TNF-α, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the substantia nigra of mice were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression levels of cAMP-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit α (PKA C-α), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and ferritin heavy chain polypeptide 1 (FTH1) proteins in the substantia nigra of mice was measured by Western blot. RESULTS After last medicine, compared with the normal group, mice in the model group had significantly longer pole-climbing time (P<0.01), significantly lower line suspension scores (P<0.01), significantly fewer TH-positive neurons in the substantia nigra (P<0.01), significantly higher serum concentrations of IL-1β and TNF-α and nigrostriatal concentrations of IL-1β, TNF-α, COX-2 and iNOS (P<0.01), while lower protein expression levels of GPX4, PKA C-α and FTH1 in the substantia nigra (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the above indexes of mice were significantly returned in Arisaema Cum Bile high-dose group (P<0.05 or P< 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Arisaema Cum Bile can improve motor impairment and reduce apoptosis of nigrostriatal TH neurons in MPTP-induced PD mice, and has neuroprotective effects on model mice; this may be related to its inhibition of neuroinflammation and the inhibition of ferroptosis by up-regulating PKA signaling pathway.
10.Research progress on the mechanism of promoting fracture healing by traditional Chinese medicine monomer components and compound formulas
Zhihong ZHANG ; Yanping SUN ; Donghui PENG ; Na CUI ; Yuanning ZENG ; Haixue KUANG ; Qiuhong WANG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(17):2172-2176
Traditional Chinese medicine has the characteristics of multiple components, pathways, and targets in the treatment of fracture healing, and has good therapeutic advantages and potential for fractures with complex pathological mechanisms. Based on this, the author summarized the mechanism of promoting fracture healing by the monomer components and compound formulas of traditional Chinese medicine and found that visfatin A, puerarin, and others can activate the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway; Xugudan, Guben zenggu formula and others can activate bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling pathway; baicalin, Achyranthes bidentata polysaccharides and others can activate Wnt/β -catenin signaling pathway; apigenin, notoginsenoside and others can activate receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)/receptor activator of NF-κB ligand/osteoprotegerin (RANK/RANKL/OPG) signaling pathway; Compound huoxue jiegu capsule, Jiangu granule and others can inhibit phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway; icariin can activate Notch signaling pathway; Taohong siwu decoction, crocin and others can activate Hippo signaling pathway; jujuboside A and osthole can inhibit NF-κB signaling pathway, and thus promote fracture healing.

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