1.Active Components of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and Its Compound in Treatment of Nervous System Diseases: A Review
Weining SONG ; Shuxiang ZHANG ; Fang LU ; Zhize WANG ; Ruyang CHENG ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):303-313
Nervous system diseases, also known as neuropathies, encompass a wide range of conditions, primarily including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders, as well as depression, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, vascular dementia, and other neurological diseases. These diseases pose serious threats to the health and lives of patients, bringing heavy burdens to society and families. The pathogenesis of nervous system diseases is highly complex, involving mechanisms such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, brain-derived neurotrophic factor deficiency, reduced cholinergic activity, axonal injury, and demyelination. In recent years, the incidence and mortality of nervous system diseases have been rising annually. Currently, western medicine primarily focuses on symptomatic treatment, often accompanied by many adverse reactions, including lethargy, excessive sedation, dizziness, headaches, tachycardia, liver function damage, metabolic disorders, and incomplete recovery after surgery. As a traditional Chinese medicine, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma has effects such as promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling the blood, clearing the heart, nourishing the blood, and calming the nerves. It can play a role in the treatment and protection against nervous system diseases through multiple targets, pathways, and mechanisms. Studies have found that the water-soluble phenolic acids and fat-soluble diterpenoid quinones in Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma are the main active ingredients for the treatment of nervous system diseases. This paper summarized the effects of the active components and compounds of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma on nervous system diseases over the past ten years, aiming to provide a theoretical basis and research ideas for the development and application of active components and compounds of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in nervous system diseases.
2.The mechanism of effective traditional Chinese medicine components and prescriptions in treatment of chronic pancreatitis by intervening against pancreatic stellate cells
Ruyang CHENG ; Weining SONG ; Xin JIANG ; Yehao WANG ; Lin LIU ; Fang LU ; Shumin LIU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(4):793-800
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent inflammation and progressive damage to pancreatic tissue, and its deterioration may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with CP, which seriously threatens the health of patients with CP. In recent years, studies on the pathogenesis of CP have mostly focused on the activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) and its role in pancreatic fibrosis. This article elaborates on the mechanism of action of PSCs in CP, summarizes the current status of research on effective traditional Chinese medicine components and prescriptions for intervention of PSCs in the treatment of chronic CP, and proposes the future research directions for effective traditional Chinese medicine components and prescriptions, so as to provide a reference for the clinical treatment of CP patients in the future.
3.Application of Lycii Fructus and Its Compound Formulas in Central Nervous System Diseases: A Review
Ruyang CHENG ; Weining SONG ; Xin JIANG ; Yehao WANG ; Chi ZHANG ; Zhendong ZHANG ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(22):273-281
The pathogenesis of central nervous system (CNS) diseases is complex, seriously affecting patients' physical and mental health and imposing a heavy economic burden on society. Western medicine shows limited efficacy in treating CNS diseases and is often associated with numerous adverse reactions and contraindications. Chinese medicine Lycii Fructus exhibits multiple pharmacological effects, including immune regulation, enhancement of hematopoietic function, liver protection, anti-tumor, hypoglycemic, antipyretic, anti-aging, and anti-radiation activities, and has gradually been applied in clinical treatment. In recent years, the active components of Lycii Fructus have attracted considerable attention for their potential therapeutic effects on CNS diseases. Studies indicate that these active components may exert neuroprotective effects through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions, inhibition of neuronal apoptosis, and repair of neuronal damage, involving multiple targets and pathways. This review summarizes the therapeutic effects of Lycii Fructus active components in CNS diseases over the past decade by searching PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang Data, and other electronic databases, aiming to provide new treatment strategies and insights for future research on Lycii Fructus in CNS disorders.
4.Effects of whole-body vibration combined with squat-up synchronization training on walking function of stroke patients based on superposition effect
Dongyan XU ; Weining WANG ; Sijie LIANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2024;39(2):178-184
Objective:To explore the synchronization effect of whole-body vibration therapy combined with squat-up train-ing on ambulation of patients with stroke. Method:40 stroke survivors who could walk independently with supervision or assistive devices,were recruit-ed from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University(Pudong Cam-pus)and were randomly divided into the WBVT group and the control group.Both groups received conven-tional rehabilitation treatment for 40 minutes per day.The WBVT group was given additional whole-body vibra-tion therapy while squat-up training for another 20 minutes a day.The control group added sham stimulation of standing on the vibration platform with no vibration for the same amount of time per day.At the begin-ning of enrollment and after 4 weeks intervention,participants received two times evaluation by the wearable three-dimensional gait assessment instrument for the function of walking,and the electromyographic signals of the rectus femoris and long head of the biceps femoris were collected by surface electromyography instrument and statistical analysis on the data before and after the intervention. Result:After 4 weeks intervention,the stride speed and stride length of both groups improved siginificanlty(P<0.05),while the WBVT group was better than the control group(P<0.05).The swing angle of knee(flex-ion or extention)in the WBVT group improved significantly after intervention compared with the control group.At the single leg support phase(SS)of affected side,the differences were found in the synergistic contraction rate of the rectus femoris and biceps femoris in the bilateral lower extremity of the WBVT group after the in-tervention(P<0.05).At the swing phase(SW)of affected side,the differences were found in the synergistic contraction rate of the rectus femoris and biceps femoris in the bilateral lower extremity between the two groups before and after the intervention(P<0.05),but the affected side of the WBVT group was better than that the control group after intervention(P<0.05). Conclusion:Whole-body vibration therapy combined with rhythmic squat-up synchronous training can improve the stride speed,stride length and synergistic contraction rate of lower limb muscles for better ambulation of patients with stroke.
5.Improving the lower limb functioning and walking ability of stroke survivors with robot-assisted dual-task training
Erkang XIE ; Yangyang CONG ; Yuyuan WANG ; Yan HUA ; Weining WANG ; Yulong BAI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(2):112-117
Objective:To explore the effects of dual task training assisted by a lower limb rehabilitation robot on lower extremity mobility and the walking ability of stroke survivors.Methods:Sixty-one stroke survivors were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group with 30 in the control group and 31 in the experimental group. In addition to routine exercise training and physical therapy, both groups were given cognitive-motor dual task training 5 times a week for 3 weeks. But only in the experimental group was the dual task training assisted by a lower limb rehabilitation robot. Both groups′ lower limb motor function, walking ability, cognition, balance and ability in the activities of daily living were evaluated before and after the experiment using the Fugl-Meyer lower extremity assessment (FMA-LE), functional ambulation categories (FAC), the digital span test (DST), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Modified Barthel Index (MBI). Additionally, 6 survivors of a right hemisphere stroke from the experimental group received cognitive-motor dual task training both with and without the robotic assistance alternately. Near-infrared functional brain imaging was applied before and after the intervention, and the functional network connectivity of the resting brains was analyzed.Results:After the intervention the average FMA-LE, FAC, BBS and MBI scores had improved in both groups, with the improvement in the experimental group significantly better than in the control group on average. In terms of cognition there was no significant difference in the DST forward and backward assessment results between the two groups. The analysis of brain network functional connectivity showed that the intensity of functional connectivity between the left prefrontal cortex (PFC) and the left premotor cortex and supplementary motor cortex (PMC/SMA) increased significantly more, on average, after training assisted by the robot.Conclusion:Dual task training with the assistance of a lower limb rehabilitation robot can effectively improve the lower limb motor function, walking, balance and ability in the activities of daily living of stroke survivors. Enhanced functional connection of the PFC and the PMC/SMA in the healthy hemisphere induced by the robot may be the cause.
6.Angelicae Sinensis Radix in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Review
Weining SONG ; Shumin LIU ; Mengying WANG ; Wei TIAN ; Shuxiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(14):279-287
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of diseases caused by degeneration and dysfunction of the cells and tissues of the central nervous system, mainly including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and epilepsy. A common clinical manifestation of these diseases is cognitive decline. Neurodegenerative diseases are more common in the elderly. As population aging is aggravating, neurodegenerative diseases have aroused increasing concern since they seriously affect human health and quality of life. The pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases is complex, mainly related to mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis, neurotoxin, neurotransmitter abnormalities, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Although western drugs on the market can attenuate the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases, they may induce severe adverse reactions and are thus not conducive to long-term use by the patients. The Chinese herbal medicine Angelicae Sinensis Radix was first recorded in the Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica (Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing). It has the functions of activating blood, tonifying blood, modulating the immune system, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain. This paper summarizes the research progress in the effects of Angelicae Sinensis Radix and the prescriptions containing this medicine on neurodegenerative diseases in recent 10 years, aiming to provide a reference for the future application and research of Angelicae Sinensis Radix in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
7.Effect of enriched environment theory-based multisensory feedback gait training on walking function in stroke patients
Dongyan XU ; Weining WANG ; Li PAN ; Gang LIU ; Jiapeng LIU ; Yi WU ; Yulian ZHU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(5):526-534
Objective To explore the effect of multi-sensory artificial intelligence feedback gait training on the recovery of walking function in stroke patients based on enriched environment theory. Methods From July,2021 to June,2023,a total of 80 stroke patients in Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University were randomly divided into control group(n=40)and experimental group(n=40).Both groups received rou-tine rehabilitation in the lying and seated positions,for 40 minutes.The control group received ground walking training,for 20 minutes,while the experimental group received multi-sensory feedback gait training in enriched environment,for 20 minutes.Before and after four weeks intervention,the digital motion monitoring treadmill was used to mearsure step speed,step length,hip and knee swing angle and weight symmetry.They were as-sessed with Berg Balance scale(BBS),Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremities(FMA-LE)and Barthel Index(BI). Results After intervention,the hip swing angle,step length of both sides and step speed significantly improved in both groups(|t|>3.162,P<0.05),and they were better in the experimental group than in the control group(|t|>2.568,P<0.05);the average knee joint swing angle and bilateral weight-bearing symmetry significantly im-proved in the experimental group(|t|>3.249,P<0.01);the scores of BBS,FMA-LE and BI improved in both groups(|t|>3.569,P<0.01),and they were better in the experimental group than in the control group(|t|>2.922,P<0.05). Conclusion Multi-sensory feedback gait training based on enriched environment theory could effectively improve the walking and balance of stroke patients,and increase the ability of independence.
8.Summary of evidences perioperative in fluid management of elderly patients with hip fracture
Shuhan LI ; Zhiqian WANG ; Weining LI ; Caizhen CHEN ; Chunxia ZHOU ; Li ZHENG ; Xiuting LIU ; Xiuguo ZHANG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2024;23(5):57-64
Objective To retrieve,analyse and integrate the best evidences in perioperative fluid management for elderly patients with hip fracture,therefore to provide references for patient care.Methods Following the 6S evidence model,databases and websites were searched to collect the evidences on perioperative fluid management of elderly patients with hip fracture.The searched databases including BMJ Best Practice,UpToDate,AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines,ASBMR,ANZHFR,ESTES,NICE,SIGN,JBI,Cochrane Library,CINAHL,Embase,PubMed,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang Data,VIP database,CEBM Database,Medive,China Science and Technology Journal Database,SinoMed,and other websites about orthopaedics.The searched literatures included guidelines,clinical decision-making,best practices,expert consensus and systematic reviews.The time span for the published literatures was from the inception of the databases and websites to August 2022.Two researchers independently completed quality evaluations of the retrieved literatures,as well as extraction,assessment and integration of the abstracted evidences.Results A total of 15 articles were included,they were 2 guidelines,3 clinical decision-makings,1 best practice,7 expert consensus,and 2 systematic reviews.Thirty pieces of evidence were summarised from 7 aspects,covering multidisciplinary team collaboration,dynamic assessment and monitoring of fluid status,fluid resuscitation,fluid management before and after the surgery and health education.Conclusions This study summarised the best evidences in perioperative fluid management for elderly patients with hip fracture.The evidences provide an evidence-based solution which will enable the healthcare workers to fully combine the clinical scenarios,evaluate changes in fluid volume status dynamically,develope personalised fluid management strategies and improve patient outcomes.
9.Integrative pan-cancer analysis of cuproplasia-associated genes for the genomic and clinical characterization of 33 tumors.
Xinyu LI ; Weining MA ; Hui LIU ; Deming WANG ; Lixin SU ; Xitao YANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(21):2621-2631
BACKGROUND:
The molecular mechanisms driving tumorigenesis have continually been the focus of researchers. Cuproplasia is defined as copper-dependent cell growth and proliferation, including its primary and secondary roles in tumor formation and proliferation through signaling pathways. In this study, we analyzed the differences in the expression of cuproplasia-associated genes (CAGs) in pan-cancerous tissues and investigated their role in immune-regulation and tumor prognostication.
METHODS:
Raw data from 11,057 cancer samples were acquired from multiple databases. Pan-cancer analysis was conducted to analyze the CAG expression, single-nucleotide variants, copy number variants, methylation signatures, and genomic signatures of micro RNA (miRNA)-messenger RNA (mRNA) interactions. The Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer and the Cancer Therapeutics Response Portal databases were used to evaluate drug sensitivity and resistance against CAGs. Using single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA) and Immune Cell Abundance Identifier database, immune cell infiltration was analyzed with the ssGSEA score as the standard.
RESULTS:
Aberrantly expressed CAGs were found in multiple cancers. The frequency of single-nucleotide variations in CAGs ranged from 1% to 54% among different cancers. Furthermore, the correlation between CAG expression in the tumor microenvironment and immune cell infiltration varied among different cancers. ATP7A and ATP7B were negatively correlated with macrophages in 16 tumors including breast invasive carcinoma and esophageal carcinoma, while the converse was true for MT1A and MT2A . In addition, we established cuproplasia scores and demonstrated their strong correlation with patient prognosis, immunotherapy responsiveness, and disease progression ( P <0.05). Finally, we identified potential candidate drugs by matching gene targets with existing drugs.
CONCLUSIONS
This study reports the genomic characterization and clinical features of CAGs in pan-cancers. It helps clarify the relationship between CAGs and tumorigenesis, and may be helpful in the development of biomarkers and new therapeutic agents.
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10.Application of PDCA cycle in quality improvement of neonatal resuscitation
Zhi LONG ; Qian WANG ; Fang WU ; Jingjing PAN ; Hongai ZHANG ; Xueqin QING ; Weining MA ; Xiaowen WANG ; Hongtao XU
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2023;38(1):34-37
Objective:To study the effects of plan-do-check-action (PDCA) cycle in quality improvement of neonatal resuscitation.Methods:From 2016 to 2020, the clinical data of neonates born in our hospital were analyzed. Neonates born during 2016 to 2017 were pre-PDCA group and neonates born during 2018 to 2020 were post-PDCA group. PDCA quality improvement included step-by-step, high-frequency and low-dose training, strengthening teamwork and adding equipment.Results:A total of 7 728 live-birth neonates were delivered before PDCA with 319 cases (4.1%) of asphyxia. 10 174 live-birth neonates were delivered after PDCA with 422 cases (4.1%) of asphyxia. The asphyxia rates showed no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). The incidences of severe asphyxia before and after PDCA were both 0.8% without significant difference ( P>0.05). The success rates of resuscitation for severe asphyxia before and after PDCA was 27.9% and 44.9%, respectively, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The mortality rates within 7 d before and after PDCA were 0.5‰ and 0.1‰ respectively, without significant differences ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The implementation of PDCA cycle and step-by-step, high-frequency, low-dose neonatal resuscitation training can effectively improve the success rate of resuscitation in newborns with severe asphyxia.

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