1.The water-soluble TF3 component from Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker promotes tibial fracture healing in rats by promoting osteoblast proliferation and angiogenesis
Binghao Shao ; Xing Chen ; Jin' ; ge Du ; Shuang Zou ; Zhaolong Chen ; Jing Wang ; Huaying Jiang ; Ruifang Lu ; Wenlan Wang ; Chunmei Wang
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(2):245-254
Objective:
To determine the active components of Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker (Tu Bie Chong) and explore the mechanisms underlying its fracture-healing ability.
Methods:
A modified Einhorn method was used to develop a rat tibial fracture model. Progression of bone healing was assessed using radiological methods. Safranin O/fast green and CD31 immunohistochemical staining were performed to evaluate the growth of bone cells and angiogenesis at the fracture site. Methylthiazoletetrazolium blue and wound healing assays were used to analyze cell viability and migration. The Transwell assay was used to explore the invasion capacity of the cells. Tubule formation assays were used to assess the angiogenesis capacity of human vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs). qRT-PCR was used to evaluate the changes in gene transcription levels.
Results:
Tu Bie Chong fraction 3 (TF3) significantly shortened the fracture healing time in model rats. X-ray results showed that on day 14, fracture healing in the TF3 treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group (P = .0086). Tissue staining showed that cartilage growth and the number of H-shaped blood vessels at the fracture site of the TF3 treatment group were better than those of the control group. In vitro, TF3 significantly promoted the proliferation and wound healing of MC3T3-E1s and HUVECs (all P < .01). Transwell assays showed that TF3 promoted the migration of HUVECs, but inhibited the migration of MC3T3-E1 cells. Tubule formation experiments confirmed that TF3 markedly promoted the ability of vascular endothelial cells to form microtubules. Gene expression analysis revealed that TF3 significantly promoted the expression of VEGFA, SPOCD1, NGF, and NGFR in HUVECs. In MC3T3-E1 cells, the transcript levels of RUNX2 and COL2A1 were significantly elevated following TF3 treatment.
Conclusion
TF3 promotes fracture healing by promoting bone regeneration associated with the RUNX2 pathway and angiogenesis associated with the VEGFA pathway.
2.Effects of external application of Sanying Ointment on thyroid nodule size and depression and anxiety status in patients with benign thyroid nodules
Sisi LI ; Yi CHEN ; Guobin LIU ; Xuefei WANG ; Wenyan WANG ; Wenlan GAO ; Zhenxiu LIU ; Qingchun LI ; Feng TAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(12):1559-1564
Objective:To investigate the effects of external application of Sanying Plaster on the size of thyroid nodules and the states of depression and anxiety in patients with benign thyroid nodules.Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 120 patients with benign thyroid nodules from the outpatient clinic of the Department of Thyroid Diseases at Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from June to December 2022 were selected as the subjects of the study. They were divided into two groups using the random number table method, with 60 patients in each group. The control group received lifestyle intervention treatment, while the treatment group received Sanying Ointment in addition to the treatment of the control group. Both groups were treated for 3 months. TCM syndrome scores were measured before and after treatment; the maximum diameter of thyroid nodules was measured using a color Doppler ultrasound transverse section; the quality of life was assessed using the short form 36 (SF-36); the degree of anxiety and depression was evaluated using the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and the self-rating depression scale (SDS); adverse reactions during the treatment period were recorded, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:During the treatment period, 4 cases in the treatment group and 3 cases in the control group did not complete the treatment. Finally, 56 cases in the treatment group and 57 cases in the control group entered the efficacy evaluation. The total effective rate of the treatment group was 71.4% (40/56), and that of the control group was 14.0% (8/57), with a statistically significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=26.82, P<0.001). After treatment, the TCM syndrome score of the treatment group (10.02±3.65 vs. 16.65±3.44, t=-10.24) was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.001); the maximum diameter of thyroid nodules [11.00 (4.65, 19.93) mm vs. 15.00 (7.15, 28.50) mm, Z=-2.43] was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.05); the SF-36 score [121.83 (117.00, 130.00) vs. 114.42 (104.25, 127.50), Z=-2.62] was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01); the SDS (46.72±4.59 vs. 57.02±5.99, t=14.80) and SAS (42.25±5.72 vs. 50.60±7.12, t=10.04) scores were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.001). The incidence of adverse reactions during the treatment period in the treatment group was 3.5% (2/57), and no adverse reactions occurred in the control group. Conclusion:The external application of Sanying Ointment helps to reduce the size of thyroid nodules in patients with benign thyroid nodules, improve the quality of life and anxiety and depression, and increase clinical efficacy with good safety.
3.Immune infiltration mechanism of cuproptosis genes in multiple sclerosis and prediction of potential Chinese medicine treatment
Yi MENG ; Wenlan TAN ; Ying JIANG ; Yuexia WU ; Youxue FU ; Kang CAO ; Qiongxin ZHANG ; Xiaoli CHEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(8):1718-1725,中插2
Objective:To analyze the correlation between cuproptosis genes and immune infiltration during the occurrence and development of multiple sclerosis(MS),and to predict the traditional Chinese medicine,to provide theoretical basis for the mecha-nism study of cuproptosis in MS immune infiltration and Chinese medicine to intervene in immune regulation.Methods:The gout chip of MS was downloaded from the GEO database and standardized;based on the processed data,immune cells and functions were ex-tracted and quantified,and the correlation and differences of immune cells and functions were analyzed;at the same time,cuproptosis genes related to MS were screened out,a risk model was constructed,and enrichment analysis was carried out;the prediction of cu-proptosis genes and immune-related biological processes were carried out.Results:① Among immune cells,T follicular helper cell and B cell showed the strongest positive correlation;among the immune functions,parainflammation and typeⅠIFN reponse showed the strongest positive correlation;②B cell,T helper cell and human leukocyte antigen were lowly expressed in MS patients,while major histocompatibility complex class Ⅰ,parainflammation and typeⅠIFN response were significantly expressed;③ The cupropto-sis genes associated with MS were SLC31A1,PDHA1,NLRP3,MTF1,GLS and DBT,of which DBT was the most likely risk factor for MS;④The occurrence and development of MS involves biological processes such as IL-4 production,T-helper cell differentiation,and acute inflammatory response,which were related to pathways such as arginine biosynthesis,citrate cycle,and propanoate metabo-lism;⑤Banxia,Danshen,Jianghuang and other traditional Chinese medicines may be used as potential molecular drug sources.Con-clusion:The expression of cuproptosis gene is closely related to MS-related immune cells and functions,which can provide support for the basic research of MS.
4.Etiology,pathogenesis and animal model building of premature ovarian insufficiency
Zhihui YANG ; Yang HU ; Zheng ZONG ; Xiangming SUN ; Hui SONG ; Yingxiang CHEN ; Beilei XU ; Wenjun ZHANG ; Luning CHEN ; Wenlan LI
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(3):149-160
Premature ovarian insufficiency(POI),also known as"ovarian insufficiency",has an incidence of 1%~5%.The incidence has been on the rise in recent years,seriously affecting women's physical and mental health and quality of life.At present,the cause and mechanisms of POI are still unclear,and the method and applications of model construction are also confusing.Most models have some shortcomings in pertinence and stability.The limitations greatly limit research into the clinical diagnosis and treatment of POI.This paper summarizes and discusses the etiology and pathogenesis of POI and the construction of POI animal models to provide a comprehensive reference for those studying POI.
5.Clinical study of Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction combined with western medicine in the treatment of adult type 2 diabetes mellitus with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome
Wenlan GAO ; Jing WANG ; Wenyan WANG ; Sisi LI ; Xuefei WANG ; Hui HUANG ; Yi CHEN ; Feng TAO ; Gan CAI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;45(1):31-36
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction combined with western medicine in the treatment of adult type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome.Methods:Prospective cohort study. A total of 103 T2DM patients with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome in the Department of endocrinology of Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from February 2020 to February 2021 were randomly divided into the observation group (52 cases) and the control group (51 cases) according to random number table method. Both groups were treated with conventional western medicine, the control group was treated with sitagliptin phosphate on the basis of routine treatment, and the observation group was treated with Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction on the basis of routine treatment. Both groups were treated for 12 weeks. TCM symptom scores were performed before and after treatment. The FPG, 2hPBG, HbA1c and fasting insulin (FINS) were detected by dry chemistry method and Roche electroluminescence method, and insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) was calculated. The clinical efficacy was evaluated by dynamic blood glucose monitoring indexes TIR (percentage of time when glucose was in the range of 3.9-10.0 mmol/L), TAR (percentage of time when glucose was higher than the target range ≥ 11.1 mmol/L) and TBR (percentage of time when glucose was lower than the target range <3.9 mmol/L).Results:The total effective rate was 92.3% (48/52) in the observation group and 56.9% (29/51) in the control group ( χ2=15.32, P<0.01). The score of TCM syndrome in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=6.30, P<0.01). The compliance rate of HbA1c in the observation group was 46.2% (24/52) and that of the control group was 23.5% (12/51). There was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=5.80, P=0.016). Compared with the groups before treatment, MAGE, TAR, TBR significantly decreased and TIR significantly increased in both groups after treatment ( P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups after treatment ( t values were 0.78, 1.06, 0.22 and 1.45, respectively, P>0.05). Compared with the groups before treatment, the levels of FPG, 2 hPBG and HbA1c in the two groups significantly decreased after treatment ( P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups after treatment ( t values were 1.32, 0.18,1.50, respectively, P>0.05). Compared with the groups before treatment, the levels of FINS and HOMA-IR in the two groups significantly decreased after treatment ( P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups after treatment ( t values were 1.25, 0.51, respectively, P>0.05). There were no adverse reactions in the observation group, 2 cases of mild nausea and 1 case of transient diarrhea in the control group. There was no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=3.15, P=0.118). Conclusion:Qinggan Bupi Jiangtang Decoction combined with routine treatment can improve the blood glucose level, TIR and blood glucose standard rates of adult T2DM with liver hyperactivity and spleen deficiency syndrome, and the curative effect is equivalent to sitagliptin phosphate tablets.
6.Comparative analysis of disease burden in Sichuan Province in 2010 and 2020 based on disability-adjusted life years
Xiaoyan WEN ; Huimin GUO ; Wenlan JIANG ; Li CHEN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(8):804-809
ObjectiveTo analyze the disease burden in Sichuan Province in 2010 and 2020, and to provide reference for disease prevention and control. MethodsMonitoring data on causes of death in Sichuan Province in 2010 and 2020 were collected. Disability-adjusted life years (DALY), years of life lost (YLL) and years lived with disability (YLD) were calculated to assess the disease burden in Sichuan Province. ResultsIn 2020, DALY was 7.004 0 million years, among which YLL and YLD were 3.719 6 million and 3.284 4 million, respectively. Compared with 2010, the total DALY in 2020 increased by 8.27%, most of which came from the increase of YLL (16.66%). In 2020, the standardized total DALY rate was 69.91‰, which decreased by 9.87% compared with 2010. Specifically, the rate decreased by 15.87% for females and 5.28% for males. In 2020, the burden of DALY disease in the elderly over 60 years old increased by 34.55% compared with 2010. The burden of infectious and maternal diseases decreased the most, and the standardized DALY rates of male and female in 2020 decreased by 47.03% and 55.50% compared with 2010, respectively. Injury was the next most important factor, which decreased by 32.97% in males and 26.92% in females. The standardized DALY rate of chronic diseases increased by 5.41% in males and decreased by 10.67% in females. In 2020, compared with 2010, the standardized DALY rate of males increased significantly in diabetes (82.02%), nervous system and mental disorders (26.31%), and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (19.86%). Among women, significant increases were seen in diabetes mellitus (54.74%), neurological and mental disorders (35.52%), and musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases (23.51%). ConclusionThe overall disease burden in Sichuan Province shows a declining trend, mainly attributed to the decrease in infectious and maternal diseases and injuries. The disease burden among people over 60 years old has increased significantly, with the focus on chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, nervous system and mental disorders, and musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases.
7.Clinical study of Baduanjin combined with mecobalamin tablets for the patients with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Yi CHEN ; Yanfeng LI ; Yimiao GAN ; Wenlan GAO ; Feng TAO ; Yang SUN ; Xiao ZHENG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2022;44(1):38-42
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Baduanjin combined with mecobalamin tablets in the treatment of type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods:Eighty patients with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups with 40 patients in each group ( n=40). The control group took oral mecobalamin tablets and self-management, and the treatment group were treated with Baduanjin on the basis of the control group. All patients were treated for 12 weeks. The clinical symptoms were evaluated by Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS), and the motor nerve conduction velocity (MCV) of tibial nerve and the sensory conduction velocity (SCV) of superficial peroneal nerve were measured by EMG evoked potential instrument. The hemorheological indexes (whole blood low shear viscosity, whole blood high shear viscosity and plasma viscosity) were measured before and after treatment. The clinical efficacy was evaluated and adverse events were recorded. Results:In the course of treatment, 39 patients in each group completed the study with each one dropout. The total effective rate was 87.2% (34/39) in the treatment group and 64.1% (25/39) in the control group. There was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=5.64, P=0.018). After treatment, the TCSS score of the treatment group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=-6.23, P<0.01), the tibial nerve MCV (43.06 ± 4.19 m/s vs. 39.55 ± 4.30 m/s, t=3.65), the superficial peroneal nerve SCV (43.23 ± 4.31 m/s vs. 39.92 ± 3.74 m/s, t=3.62) in the treatment group were significantly higher than the control group ( P<0.001), while the whole blood high shear viscosity, the whole blood low shear viscosity, and the plasma viscosity in the treatment group were significantly lower than the control group ( t value were -10.36, -14.21, -13.88, all Ps<0.001). During the treatment, no serious adverse events occurred in both groups. Conclusion:Baduanjin combined with mecobalamin tablets in the treatment of type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy can reduce blood viscosity, promote blood circulation, increase nerve conduction velocity, improve clinical symptoms and signs, and improve clinical efficacy.
8.Predictions of achievement of Sustainable Development Goal to reduce age-standardized mortality rate of four major non-communicable diseases by 2030 in China
Qingqing XU ; Yongfu YAN ; Hao CHEN ; Wenlan DONG ; Liyuan HAN ; Shiwei LIU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2022;43(6):878-884
Objective:To predicate whether China can achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3.4.1 to reduce the age-standardized mortality rate of four major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in residents aged 30-70 years by 2030 based on the trend of the mortality from 1990 to 2019.Methods:We collected the mortality data on cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes by age, gender and year in China from the Global Disease Burden Study 2019 (GBD2019). The age-period-cohort (APC) Bayesian model was applied for modeling the age-standardized mortality rate of four major NCDs in China during 2020-2030 according to the trend of the mortality during 1990-2019, and comparing the predicted value in 2030 with the observed value in 2015 to evaluate the possibility of achieving SDGs 3.4.1.Results:The age-standardized mortality rate of the four major NCDs in China showed a downward trend during 1990-2019. It is predicted that the number of death of the four NCDs in Chinese residents aged 30-70 years would increase from 2.96 million in 2020 to 3.19 million in 2030, while the age-standardized mortality rate would decrease from 308.49/100 000 in 2020 to 277.80/100 000 in 2030. The age-standardized mortality rate in 2030 would only decrease by 15.94% (18.73% for males and 14.31% for females) compared with 330.46/100 000 in 2015, with a 25.09% decrease for cardiovascular diseases, 4.76% for cancers, 37.21% for chronic respiratory diseases, and unchanged for diabetes.Conclusion:Although the age-standardized mortality rate of four major NCDs declined from 1990 to 2019 in China, it is difficult to achieve the SDGs of a 1/3 mortality rate reduction by 2030 according to the current declining trend, suggesting more active and effective efforts for NCD prevention and control are needed.
9.Clinical study of Jinshui-Xiangsheng Decoction combined with conventional western medicine in the treatment of yin deficiency and heat excess syndrome of metabolic syndrome
Wenyan WANG ; Yi CHEN ; Wenlan GAO ; Sisi LI ; Min ZHANG ; Bidan XIONG ; Yi ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2021;43(10):960-964
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of the Jinshui-Xiangsheng Decoction in treating metabolic syndrome (MS) with yin deficiency and heat. Methods:From October 2018 to May 2020, a total of 60 patients with MS and Yin deficiency and heat syndrome in the Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine who met the selection criteria were divided into 2 groups according to a random number table, with 30 in each group. The control group took Western medicine standard treatment and lifestyle intervention, and the observation group took Jinshui-Xiangsheng Decoction on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 12 weeks. TCM syndrome scores were performed before and after treatment, and fasting blood glucose, TG, TC, HDL-C, LDL-C, and fasting insulin (FINS) were detected by automatic biochemical analyzer and enhanced chemiluminescence immunoassay. We aimed to observe and record the patient's waist circumference, BMI, blood pressure level, and evaluate the clinical efficacy. Results:The total effective rate was 93.3% (28/30) in the observation group and 60.0% (18/30) in the control group. There was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=4.135, P=0.016). After treatment, waist circumference, BMI, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 4.650, 2.687, 2.134 and 2.333, respectively, P<0.01 or P<0.05), and fasting blood glucose, FINS, TG, TC, LDL-C and HDL-C were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 2.812, 2.899, 2.678, 2.485, 2.527 and 2.905, respectively, all Ps<0.05). The score of TCM syndrome [(3.87 ± 2.21) vs. (6.50 ± 2.01), t=-4.827] in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Combination of conventional western medicine treatment and Jinshui-Xiangsheng Decoction can improve clinical objective indicators and clinical symptom scores, and improve metabolic disorder state for the patients with metabolic syndrome and Yin deficiency and heat.
10.Relationship between preoperative frailty and postoperative pulmonary complications in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy
Dandan CHEN ; Tingting FANG ; Yi DING ; Wenlan ZHU ; Fenglai YUAN ; Zhiqiang WANG ; Nan DONG ; Jiru ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2021;41(8):928-932
Objective:To evaluate the relationship between preoperative frailty and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy.Methods:The elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer who underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University were collected.The general data, frailty status, parameters of blood and operation-related parameters were recorded.The patients were divided into PPC group and non-PPC group according to whether PPCs occurred during hospitalization, and the differences between the parameters were compared.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the independent risk factors for PPCs.Stratification analysis and interaction test were used to further analyze the relationship between frailty and PPCs.Results:A total of 298 elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy were included in this study, and the incidence of PPCs was 22.8%.Compared with non-PPC group, the albumin and FEV 1/FVC were decreased, and age, blood creatinine, ratio of diabetes mellitus, ratio of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rate of preoperative frailty were significantly increased in PPC group ( P<0.05). The results of logistic regression analysis showed that COPD and preoperative frailty were independent risk factors for PPCs.After adjusting all the risk variables, the frail patients had a 171% increased risk of PPCs compared with non-frail patients ( OR value=2.71, 95%CI: 1.18-4.73, P<0.05). The results of subgroup analysis showed that body mass index and operation time had effect modification on the association between frailty and PPCs (interaction P<0.05). Conclusion:COPD and preoperative frailty are independent risk factors for PPCs in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy, and the frail patients with obesity or long operation time are at higher risk of PPCs.


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