1.Clinical Observation of Guben Quyu Jiedu Prescription in Treating Nocturnal Hypoxemia of COPD Combined with OSAHS
Yi HE ; Ziyu LI ; Wenjiang ZHANG ; Jinzhu GAO ; Changzheng FAN ; Beibei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):146-153
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Guben Quyu Jiedu prescription in treating nocturnal hypoxemia of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) combined with Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome ( OSAHS ) (deficiency of lung, spleen and kidney with blood stasis and toxicity). MethodsThe paper used a forward-looking, random double-blind, placebo-controlled design method to select 96 patients with COPD combined with OSAHS, and their traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) syndrome differentiation was deficiency of lung, spleen and kidney with blood stasis and toxicity. These patients were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group, with 48 cases in each group. Based on conventional Western medicine treatment, the observation group was treated with Guben Quyu Jiedu prescription and the control group was treated with traditional Chinese medicine placebo. Both courses of treatment were 90 days. Then the paper compared the changes in minimum pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) during the night, apnea index (AHI), OSAHS efficacy evaluation, TCM syndrome efficacy evaluation, and TCM symptom score before and after treatment between the two groups. ResultsThere were 5 withdrawals in the observation group and 8 withdrawals in the control group, so 43 cases in the observation group and 40 cases in the control group completed the trial. Compared with the condition before treatment, the minimum SpO2 during the night and AHI in the observation group were significantly improved at night (P<0.01) and were better than those in the control group (P<0.01). OSAHS efficacy in the observation group was better than in the control group (χ2=7.085, P<0.05). In terms of TCM syndrome efficacy, the total effective rate was 81.40% (35/43) in the observation group, significantly higher than that in the control group, which was 15.00% (6/40) (χ2=36.78, P<0.01). The TCM symptom scores of the two groups were improved compared with the condition before treatment, and the effect of the two groups was similar in the four main symptoms of snoring, choking, lethargy, and cough. However, the observation group was better than the control group in 10 details such as dizziness, headache, chest tightness, chest pain, wheezing, dry mouth, and thirst (P<0.05). ConclusionUsing Guben Quyu Jiedu prescription combined with conventional Western medicine can treat COPD combined with OSAHS hypoxemia at night (deficiency of lung, spleen and kidney with blood stasis and toxicity). In this way, the minimum pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) of patients, the level of disease control, and the quality of life of patients can be improved, and the clinical symptoms can be relieved.
2.Research progress in the effectiveness and mechanism of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for depression
Lin XIAO ; Xiaomei ZHANG ; Kai WU ; Lu WANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(1):91-96
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy characterized by fewer side effects and simple operation has been explored as a potential therapy for depression. This article provides a review of researches relevant to current clinical application and mechanism of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for depression, aiming to provide valuable references for the formulation of new strategies for the treatment of depression. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been demonstrated to be useful as an adjunctive therapy for depression, which can effectively alleviate depression by regulating the homeostasis of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, inhibiting inflammation and enhancing synaptic plasticity. And hyperbaric oxygen therapy as adjuvant to antidepressants for depression can contribute to increasing the treatment effectiveness to some extent.
3.HNRNPA1 gene is highly expressed in colorectal cancer:its prognostic implications and potential as a therapeutic target
Kai JI ; Guanyu YU ; Leqi ZHOU ; Tianshuai ZHANG ; Qianlong LING ; Wenjiang MAN ; Bing ZHU ; Wei ZHANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(9):1685-1695
Objective To investigate the expression level of HNRNP A1 in colorectal cancer(CRC)and its prognostic implications.Methods We investigated HNRNP A1 expression level in CRC using HPA,TIMER,and GEPIA databases and analyzed its association with Ki-67 and VEGFA expressions.Kaplan-Meier Plotter database was used to analyze the correlation of HNRNP A1 mRNA levels with the survival rates of CRC patients.Pathway enrichment analysis was performed for predicting the biological roles of HNRNP A1 in CRC progression.Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were used to examine the protein levels of HNRNP A1 in CRC versus adjacent tissues,and TIMER was used for assessing its expression in the infiltrating immune cells.In RKO/Caco2 cells,the effects of lentivirus-mediated knockdown of HNRNP A1 on cell proliferation and migration were observed,and the inhibitory effect of VPC-80051(a HNRNP A1 inhibitor)on cell proliferation was evaluated to assess its potential as a therapeutic agent.Results HNRNP A1 was significantly overexpressed in CRC tissues and correlated with a poor prognosis of the patients.HNRNP A1 expression level was correlated with the infiltrating immune cells in CRC microenvironment and positively correlated with MKI67 and VEGFA expressions in CRC.A high HNRNP A1 expression predicted a in survival and progression-free survival of CRC patients and was involved in multiple biological processes related with CRC progression.In RKO/Caco2 cells,HNRNP A1 knockdown significantly suppressed cell proliferation and migration,and treatment with VPC-80051 also effectively inhibited CRC cell proliferation.Immunohistochemical study demonstrated a close correlation of HNRNP A1 overexpression with tumor stage of CRC.Conclusion HNRNP A1 is overexpressed in CRC tissues to modulate cell proliferation and migration and is correlated with a poorer prognosis.VPC-80051 can effectively inhibit CRC cell proliferation,suggesting the potential of HNRNP A1 as a therapeutic target for CRC.
4.HNRNPA1 gene is highly expressed in colorectal cancer:its prognostic implications and potential as a therapeutic target
Kai JI ; Guanyu YU ; Leqi ZHOU ; Tianshuai ZHANG ; Qianlong LING ; Wenjiang MAN ; Bing ZHU ; Wei ZHANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(9):1685-1695
Objective To investigate the expression level of HNRNP A1 in colorectal cancer(CRC)and its prognostic implications.Methods We investigated HNRNP A1 expression level in CRC using HPA,TIMER,and GEPIA databases and analyzed its association with Ki-67 and VEGFA expressions.Kaplan-Meier Plotter database was used to analyze the correlation of HNRNP A1 mRNA levels with the survival rates of CRC patients.Pathway enrichment analysis was performed for predicting the biological roles of HNRNP A1 in CRC progression.Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were used to examine the protein levels of HNRNP A1 in CRC versus adjacent tissues,and TIMER was used for assessing its expression in the infiltrating immune cells.In RKO/Caco2 cells,the effects of lentivirus-mediated knockdown of HNRNP A1 on cell proliferation and migration were observed,and the inhibitory effect of VPC-80051(a HNRNP A1 inhibitor)on cell proliferation was evaluated to assess its potential as a therapeutic agent.Results HNRNP A1 was significantly overexpressed in CRC tissues and correlated with a poor prognosis of the patients.HNRNP A1 expression level was correlated with the infiltrating immune cells in CRC microenvironment and positively correlated with MKI67 and VEGFA expressions in CRC.A high HNRNP A1 expression predicted a in survival and progression-free survival of CRC patients and was involved in multiple biological processes related with CRC progression.In RKO/Caco2 cells,HNRNP A1 knockdown significantly suppressed cell proliferation and migration,and treatment with VPC-80051 also effectively inhibited CRC cell proliferation.Immunohistochemical study demonstrated a close correlation of HNRNP A1 overexpression with tumor stage of CRC.Conclusion HNRNP A1 is overexpressed in CRC tissues to modulate cell proliferation and migration and is correlated with a poorer prognosis.VPC-80051 can effectively inhibit CRC cell proliferation,suggesting the potential of HNRNP A1 as a therapeutic target for CRC.
5.Sleep status and influencing factors among higher vocational college students
Yong LI ; Xiaomei XIONG ; Fang HUANG ; Xia HUANG ; Xiu XU ; Zhaoxia HE ; Wenlong ZHANG ; Jiang ZHAO ; Xueli LIU ; Ru GAO
Sichuan Mental Health 2023;36(4):366-371
BackgroundSleep disorder can adversely affect human physical and mental health, with important implications for socioeconomic development. And higher vocational college students are subject to various pressures and stimuli exerted by academic studies, job seeking and family socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the onset insomnia symptom or sleep disorder. ObjectiveTo discuss the sleep status and influencing factors among higher vocational college students, and to provide references for improving their sleep status. MethodsIn January and February, 2022, a stratified random sampling method was utilized to enroll 3 300 students from five higher vocational colleges in Wenjiang district of Chengdu city. All the participants were assessed using Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale-9 item (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7). Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to test the correlation of ISI with PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores, and the Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the influencing factors of insomnia symptom in higher vocational college students. ResultInsomnia symptom was detected in 81.90% (2 497 / 3 300) of higher vocational college students. The detection rate of insomnia symptom among vocational college students yielded statistical difference in terms of gender, family socioeconomic status, being an only child or having siblings, degree of psychological pressure exerted by academic studies or job seeking, amount of hours spent on Internet per day, frequency of physical exercise, and the presence or absence of anxiety symptom and depression symptom (χ2=21.032, 22.172, 8.983, 75.939, 36.781, 32.350, 54.512, 86.561, P<0.01 or 0.05). Among higher vocational college students, ISI score was positively correlated with GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores (r=0.620, 0.714, P<0.01), and GAD-7 score was positively correlated with PHQ-9 score (r=0.824, P<0.01). Gender, family socioeconomic status, degree of psychological pressure exerted by academic studies or job seeking, amount of hours spent on Internet per day, frequency of physical exercise, and the presence or absence of anxiety symptom and depression symptom were effective factors in predicting the insomnia symptom in higher vocational college students (P<0.01 or 0.05). ConclusionFemale gender, average and below average family socioeconomic status, moderate-to-severe degree of psychological pressure exerted by academic studies or job seeking, spending 2~5 h, 5~7 h or >7 h on Internet per day, inadequate physical exercise and presence of depressive symptom are the risk factors for insomnia symptom in higher vocational college students.[Funded by Sichuan Provincial Primary Health Development Research Center in 2022, North Sichuan Medical College (number, SWFZ22-C-89)]
6.Role of exosomal proteins in detecting cancers of digestive system
Yuxin MIN ; Huangbo YUAN ; Wenjiang DENG ; Yanling CAI ; Kelin XU ; Yanfeng JIANG ; Tiejun ZHANG ; Xingdong CHEN ; Chen SUO
Tumor 2023;43(8):672-683
Digestive system malignant tumor is one of the common malignant tumors in humans,and its high morbidity and low survival rate at advanced stages bring heavy disease burden to patients,families and society.However,current tumor screening technologies are not suitable for screening in large-scale populations and long-term follow-up because of the invasiveness or complexity.Thus,liquid biopsy,which based on biomarkers such as circulating tumor DNA,circulating tumor cells,exosomes and other new biomarkers,has broad prospects for development in tumor screening.Exosome,secreted by living cells,is a type of extracellular vesicle with the lipid bilayer.Compared to other biomarkers,exosome has the advantages of high stability,wide distribution,and high quantity.The various proteins carried by exosome can reflect the characteristics of the origin cells,and exosome has important research value for the early diagnosis of tumors.This article reviews the studies of exosomal proteins as biomarkers for early diagnosis of digestive system malignant tumors in the past five years,and summarizes the characteristics and limitations of the above studies,so as to provide reference for promoting the clinical transformation of exosomal proteins.
7.Multicenter study on the effect of early screening skills training for autism spectrum disorders in primary care hospitals in Chengdu
Wenxu YANG ; Jiao LE ; Lan ZHANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Ping YANG ; Chunxia ZHAO ; Chunhua DU ; Junni HE ; Yanmei CAO ; Jia SHANG ; Li LI ; Yan LIU ; Shenglan WU ; Xia LI ; Xiujin CHEN ; Hai LAN ; Hua LI ; Xiang KONG ; Hengli LI ; Defang MI ; Jie ZHAO ; Yang NIE ; Jinxiu GAO ; Ling LI
Sichuan Mental Health 2022;35(4):337-342
ObjectiveTo investigate effect of conducting training of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) early screening skill on improving the ability to early identify ASD of medical staffs in primary care hospitals. MethodsIn September 2021, the training of ASD early screening skills was carried out for medical staffs from 20 primary care hospitals in Chengdu. After training, the training effect was evaluated. The numbers of referrals from primary care hospitals to superior hospitals, confirmed ASD as well as their average diagnostic age of children with ASD before and after training were used as evaluation indicators. ResultsAfter training, the number of children with suspected ASD referred by primary care hospitals was more than that before training [(16.65±11.60) vs. (3.40±2.23), t=5.431, P<0.01], the number of children diagnosed with ASD was more than that before training[(6.85±4.93) vs. (2.45±1.67), t=4.171, P<0.01], and the differences were statistically significant. As for the diagnosed age of ASD children, after training, the average age was lower than that before training [(34.95±11.67) vs. (42.2±14.64), t=-2.553, P=0.019]. ConclusionTraining of ASD early screening skills for medical staffs in primary care hospitals may help to improve their ability to early screening ASD children.
8.Prevalence and influencing factors of mental health problems among hypertensive patients in Ya'an city five years after Lushan earthquake
Peishu ZHANG ; Kaiqing ZOU ; Guojiao TIAN ; Xiaoli WANG ; Gaomei WU ; Shurong PENG ; Ru GAO
Sichuan Mental Health 2022;35(4):361-365
ObjectiveTo analyze the prevalence and influencing factors of mental health problems among hypertensive patients in Ya'an city five years after the Lushan earthquake, so as to provide references for promoting the mental health of hypertensive patients in earthquake-stricken areas. MethodsStratified random cluster sampling method was adopted to select 800 hypertensive patients in Ya'an city in December 2018. The general information of patients were collected via a self-designed questionnaire, and their mental health problems were assessed via the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12).Then Logistic regression analysis was applied to explore the influencing factors. ResultA total of 744 valid questionnaires (93.00%) were obtained, and mental health problems were detected in 79 cases (10.62%). Univariate analysis denoted that the detection rate of mental health problems yielded statistical difference among patients of different marital status (P<0.01), family per capita monthly income (P=0.012) and social assistance recipients (χ2=25.194, P<0.01). Logistic regression analysis indicated that the unmarried/separated/divorced/widowed status (OR=3.879, P=0.015) and social assistance recipients (OR=4.705, P<0.01) were risk factors for mental health problems among hypertensive patients. ConclusionThe detection rate of mental health problems is low among hypertensive patients in Ya'an city, while the unmarried/separated/divorced/widowed and social assistance recipients may suffer more serious mental health problems.
9.Bioinformatics analysis and expression pattern of NAC transcription factor family of Angelica dahurica var. formosana from Sichuan province.
Wen-Juan HUANG ; Xin XU ; Jin-Song CHEN ; Yi-Jie JIANG ; Fei YAO ; Mei-Yan JIANG ; Hui-Hui ZHANG ; Wei WU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2021;46(7):1769-1782
NAC(NAM/ATAF/CUC) protein plays an important role in plant growth and development, secondary cell wall formation and stress response. In this study, based on the sequencing data of Angelica dahurica, the NAC family was systematically analyzed using bioinformatics methods and its expression pattern was analyzed. Studies showed that 75 candidate genes had been selected from the NAC transcription factor family of A. dahurica, with the protein size of 148-641, all of which were unstable hydrophilic proteins. Most NAC proteins were localized in the nucleus, and had complete NAC domain. Phylogenetic analysis of NAC family proteins of A.dahurica and Arabidopsis thaliana showed that among the 17 subfamilies, NAC members were unevenly distributed in each subfamily, indicating that the evolution of species is developing in multiple directions. Among them, ANAC063 subfamily contained no NAC sequence of A. dahurica, which might be due to the functional evolution of the species. Analysis of protein transmembrane structure and signal peptide showed that NAC transcription factor could carry out transmembrane transportation, but its signal peptide function had not been found. Expression analysis showed that most transcription factors responded to abiotic stress and hormones to varying degrees, and the effects of hormones were obvious, especially ABA and IAA. In different organs of A. dahurica, most members of the NAC family had higher expression in root phloem, followed by root xylem. This study lays a foundation for further research on the function of A. dahurica NAC transcription factor and for solving the biological problems of A. dahurica.
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10.Prognostic value of serum P-cadherin level in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Jun MA ; Judong LUO ; Wenjiang JING ; Shulian ZHANG ; Juanyi WANG ; Zhigang FAN
Journal of International Oncology 2019;46(4):216-220
Objective To investigate the prognostic value of serum P-cadherin( P-cad)level in patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Methods A total of 80 patients with NSCLC in Hanzhong 3201 Hospital of Shaanxi Province from January 2012 to December 2013 were selected as study subjects. The relationships between serum P-cad level and clinicopathological characteristics were analyzed. The Cox regres-sion analysis was used to analyze the risk factors affecting prognosis of NSCLC patients. The survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method and the difference test was carried out by log-rank method. Results There were significant differences in lymph node metastasis(χ2 = 14. 31,P < 0. 001),vascular invasion(χ2 = 5. 56, P = 0. 018)among NSCLC patients with different levels of serum P-cad. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that lymph node metastasis(HR = 0. 856,95% CI:0. 702-0. 955,P = 0. 012),TNM stage(ⅢA HR =1. 315,95% CI:1. 058-1. 991,P = 0. 024;ⅢB HR = 1. 448,95% CI:1. 124-2. 215,P = 0. 011;Ⅳ HR =1. 569,95% CI:1. 182-2. 441,P < 0. 001)and high level of serum P-cad(HR = 1. 815,95% CI:1. 224-3. 562,P < 0. 001)were risk factors for progression-free survival in NSCLC patients,and lymph node metasta-sis(HR = 0. 755,95% CI:0. 652-0. 915,P = 0. 022),poor differentiation(HR = 1. 622,95% CI:1. 112-2. 015,P < 0. 001),TNM stage(ⅢA HR = 1. 335,95% CI:1. 064-2. 014,P = 0. 011;ⅢB HR = 1. 489, 95% CI:1. 129-2. 297,P < 0. 001;Ⅳ HR = 1. 622,95% CI:1. 192-2. 501,P < 0. 001)and high level of serum P-cad(HR = 1. 677,95% CI:1. 193-2. 668,P < 0. 001)were risk factors for overall survival of NSCLC patients. The results of Kaplan-Meier survival curve showed that the overall survival and progression-free survival of patients with high level of serum P-cad were shorter than those of patients with low level of serum P-cad(χ2 = 5. 18,P = 0. 015;χ2 = 5. 48,P = 0. 011). Conclusion High level of serum P-cad is closely related to poor prognosis in NSCLC patients.

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