1.Treatment of Glaucoma Based on "Jueyin (厥阴) as the Closing Phase" from the Perspective of Spatiotemporal Theory
Xue WU ; Shuang CHEN ; Lixia ZHANG ; Piao JIANG ; Zhiyi ZHOU ; Wenying SUN ; Aixiang JIA
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(13):1400-1404
This paper explores the therapeutic approach for glaucoma based on the concept of "jueyin (厥阴) as the closing phase" from the perspectives of time and space. In traditional Chinese medicine, jueyin governs inward, converging aspect of qi, representing the crucial turning point between the end of yin and the emergence of yang, as well as the transformation between yin and yang. When the closing and descending function of jueyin operates smoothly, it promotes the inward convergence and smooth descent of qi, enabling the internal retention of blood, spirit, and emotions, which nourishes the internal organs and moistens the meridian-sinews. Conversely, dysfunction of this "closing" mechanism results in a disturbance of yin and yang, a mixture of cold and heat, and disharmony of qi and blood. It is proposed that "failure of jueyin to properly close and descend" is a core pathomechanism of glaucoma. From the perspective of spatiotemporal theory, clinical treatment should focus on "regulating the closing function of jueyin and harmonizing yin and yang". The modified Wumei Pill (乌梅丸) is recommended to adjust the ascending-descending and entering-exiting dynamics of jueyin qi transformation, thereby restoring its free flow, achieving yin and yang balance, and ensuring nourishment to the ocular system.
2.Effects of modified Xuanfuhua Decoction on pain behavior and p38MAPK signaling pathway-mediated spinal cord neuroinflammation in rats with sciatic nerve injury
Yuanyuan HOU ; Yalun FENG ; Dou WANG ; Wenying XUE ; Yongmei YAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(4):451-457
Objective:To observe the effects of modified Xuanfuhua Decoction on pain behaviour and spinal cord neuroinflammation mediated by phosphorylated mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 (p38MAPK) signaling pathway in rats with sciatic nerve injury; To analyse the mechanism of its effects.Methods:Totally 108 SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operation group, model group, pregabalin group, decoction low-, medium- and high-dosage groups, with 18 rats in each group. The CCI model was established by ligation of sciatic nerve in other groups except sham-operation group. On the postoperative day, the decoction low-, medium-, high-dosage groups were gavaged with 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 g/kg of modified Xuanfuhua Decoction concentrate, respectively. The pregabalin group was gavaged with 15 mg/kg of pregabalin. The sham-operation group and the model group were gavaged with equal amounts of saline once/d for 15 days. Pain behavioural assays were performed before, on the 3rd, 7th, 11th and 15th day of administration respectively. The levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), IL-10 were detected by ELISA method. The expressions of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65) were detected by immunohistochemistry staining. The phosphorylated p38MAPK (p-p38MAPK) were measured in the spinal cord by Western blot.Results:Compared with the model group, the scores of spontaneous pain in decoction high-dosage group decreased ( P<0.05), the thermal foot shrinkage latency (TWL) was prolonged ( P<0.05), and the mechanical foot shrinkage reflex threshold (MWT) increased ( P<0.05); the levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in spinal cord tissue of decoction low-, medium- and high-dosage groups decreased ( P<0.05), the level of IL-10 increased ( P<0.05), the average gray values of TLR4 and NF-κB p65 in spinal cord decreased ( P<0.05), and the expression of P-P38MAPK protein decreased ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Modified Xuanfuhua Decoction can effectively improve neurogenic pain in CCI rats, and the mechanism may be related to inhibition of p38MAPK-TLR4 signaling pathway activation-mediated spinal cord neuroinflammation.
3.CT-guided hook-wire localization of ≤10 mm pulmonary ground-glass nodules via different path ways before video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery:a comparative study
Xingxiong ZOU ; Junjie XIA ; Hongwei LI ; Junqiang YANG ; Yu QIU ; Ming YANG ; Wenjun LI ; Wenying XIE ; Huihong XUE ; Jingxiu YOU ; Mi GA ; Juan WANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(8):884-890
Objective To compare the clinical safety and efficacy of CT-guided hook-wire localization of≤10mm pulmonary ground-glass nodule(GGN)via different path ways before video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS).Methods The clinical data of a total of 128 patients with 10 mm pulmonary GGN,who received CT-guided hook wire localization before VATS at The Third Hospital of Mianyang of China between July 2018 and March 2023,were retrospectively analyzed.According to the puncturing localization path way mode,the patients were divided into vertical puncturing group(n=88)and non-vertical puncturing group(n=40).The number of puncturing times,the time spent for puncturing localization,the success rate of puncture,the operation time of VATS,and puncture-related complications of the two groups were recorded.Results No statistically significant differences in the gender,age,smoking history,GGN location,puncture position,nodule size,density characteristics of GGN,emphysema,and nodules-pleura distance existed between the two groups(all P>0.05).Compared with non-vertical puncturing group,in vertical puncturing group the number of puncturing times was smaller,the time spent for localization was shorter,the incidence of pneumothorax was lower,and the operation time of VATS was shorter,the differences in all the above indexes between the two groups were statistically significant(all P<0.05);and the subgroup analysis of patients whose GGN was overlapped with rib shadow obtained the same results.Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that non-vertical puncturing and the number of puncturing times were the independent risk factors for the occurrence of pneumothorax.Conclusion CT-guided hook-wire localization of≤10mm pulmonary GGN before VATS is clinically safe and effective.Under the condition when the lesion can be localized within the range of 2.0cm and the shadow overlapping of GGN with the rib and blood vessel can be effectively avoided,vertical puncturing path way mode should be preferred,which can effectively reduce the incidence of pneumothorax and shorten the operation time of VATS.
4.Fractional CO2 laser combined with triamcinolone acetonide and econazole nitrate cream in the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus
Hongyan WANG ; Wenying WANG ; Guojing HE ; Guoping CHEN ; Lixia LUAN ; Fangfang XUE
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(21):3047-3053
Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of combining fractional CO2 laser with triam-cinolone acetonide and econazole nitrate cream for the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus(VLS).Methods The clinical data of 113 patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus(VLS)were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into an observation group and a control group based on different treatments received.Clinical symptoms(vulvar itching,painful intercourse)and signs(vulvar skin color,vulvar skin elasticity,range of vulvar lesions)were scored using the Cattaneo scoring criteria.The Cattaneo scores before and after treatment were recorded for each patient,and comparisons were made between groups in terms of Cattaneo scores and occurrence of adverse reac-tions.The therapeutic efficacy of fractional CO2 laser combined with triamcinolone acetonide and econazole nitrate cream was evaluated.Results After three treatments,both groups exhibited a significant decrease in Cattaneo scores,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The study group demonstrated a significantly greater reduction in Cattaneo scores compared to the control group(P<0.05).Furthermore,the cure rate of VSL was higher in the study group than in the control group(25.86%vs.10.91%,P<0.05).Regarding adverse effects,there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusions Compared to the single application of fractional CO2 laser,the combination of fractional CO2 laser with triamcinolone acetonide and econazole nitrate cream demonstrates enhanced efficacy in alleviating signs and symptoms among patients with vulvar sclerosing tundra,while minimizing adverse reactions.This approach holds significant potential for clinical implementation.
5.The characteristics of daily exercise load of students of different grades in a primary school in Beijing
ZHAO Pengrui, SUN Yinghua, CHI Wenying, WU Zhigui, XUE Jiao, HOU Lijuan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(9):1351-1354
Objective:
To analyze the characteristics of the daily exercise load and the One Hour of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) per day among primary school students, so as to provide a reference for improving the quality of the physical activity of primary school students in school.
Methods:
A total of 223 students from an elementary school in Beijing from May to June of 2023, were selected by stratified random cluster sampling method. The Polar Verity Sense heart rate arm band was used to monitor and evaluate the daily exercise load heart rate according to different grades, gender and physical quality.
Results:
The average heart rate of primary school students in outdoor class, zero point sports, recess and indoor class was (130.01±13.11, 119.89± 16.02,109.96±8.11,96.81±7.89) times/min, respectively, and only 4.04% students met the standard of 1 hour MVPA daily. From the perspective of different grades, the MVPA time ratio of lower grade students in outdoor class, zero point sports and big break was 28.41%, 42.47% and 8.24%, that of middle grade students was 18.33%, 6.41% and 5.90%, and that of senior students was 45.91%, 3.88% and 11.43%. The number of students who achieved 1 hour daily MVPA was 5.41%, 0 and 6.67%. Time ratio of MVPA in outdoor classes, zero hour sports and big breaks accounted for 30.09%, 16.34% and 9.23% for boys, 31.70%, 16.24 % and 6.13% for girls, and the interval distribution of boys and girls who achieved MVPA for one hour per day was 5.88% and 2.86%.Time ratio of MVPA for students with excellent physical fitness were 33.19%, 21.76% and 8.25% in outdoor class, zero point sports and big break, while those with good physical fitness were 29.76%, 12.93% and 8.19%.A total of 21.78%, 5.99% and 4.80% of the students passed the physical fitness test, and the number of students with excellent, good and passed the physical fitness test who achieved the daily 1 hour MVPA was 5.88%, 3.77% and 0.
Conclusion
In the present study, elementary and middle school students time for in school physical activity was adequate, but there are problems of low loading intensity and insufficient time for MVPA. It is necessary to arrange targeted physical activity programs for students of different grades, genders and physical fitness levels to increase the daily exercise load of students in school.
6.Focal-type, but not Diffuse-type, Amyloid Beta Plaques are Correlated with Alzheimer's Neuropathology, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Neuroinflammation in the Human Hippocampus.
Fan LIU ; Jianru SUN ; Xue WANG ; Sixuan JIN ; Fengrun SUN ; Tao WANG ; Bo YUAN ; Wenying QIU ; Chao MA
Neuroscience Bulletin 2022;38(10):1125-1138
Amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, currently available anti-amyloid therapies fail to show effectiveness in the treatment of AD in humans. It has been found that there are different types of Aβ plaque (diffuse and focal types) in the postmortem human brain. In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlations among different types of Aβ plaque and AD-related neuropathological and cognitive changes based on a postmortem human brain bank in China. The results indicated that focal plaques, but not diffuse plaques, significantly increased with age in the human hippocampus. We also found that the number of focal plaques was positively correlated with the severity of AD-related neuropathological changes (measured by the "ABC" scoring system) and cognitive decline (measured by the Everyday Cognitive Insider Questionnaire). Furthermore, most of the focal plaques were co-localized with neuritic plaques (identified by Bielschowsky silver staining) and accompanied by microglial and other inflammatory cells. Our findings suggest the potential of using focal-type but not general Aβ plaques as biomarkers for the neuropathological evaluation of AD.
Alzheimer Disease/pathology*
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Amyloid beta-Peptides/metabolism*
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Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor
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Brain/pathology*
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Cognitive Dysfunction/pathology*
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Hippocampus/metabolism*
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Humans
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Neuroinflammatory Diseases
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Plaque, Amyloid/pathology*
7.Anti-scarring effect of rapamycin following filtering surgery in rabbit eyes.
Xue TAI ; Ying SHEN ; Haixia ZHAO ; Zhaoge WANG ; Wenying GUAN ; Xin KANG ; Wenqi GUO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2020;40(9):1346-1352
OBJECTIVE:
To study the effect of rapamycin on scar formation in rabbit eyes following filtering operation and explore the possible mechanism.
METHODS:
Ninety-six healthy adult rabbits were subjected to trabeculectomy of the left eye and subsequently randomly divided into 4 groups (=24) for treatment with castor oil (control) or rapamycin (1%, 3%, or 5%) eye drops of the operated eyes 4 times a day. The morphology and function of the filtering blebs of the rabbits were compared at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after the operation; at each of the time points, 6 rabbits from each group were euthanized for detection of expressions of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in the tissues in the surgical area using immunohistochemistry. Cultured rabbit subconjunctival fibroblasts (RTFSs) were treated with different concentrations of rapamycin (0.06, 0.25, 1, and 4 mg/L) and the cell apoptosis was detected using flow cytometry.
RESULTS:
In the first, second and third weeks after the operation, the rate of functional follicle formation was significantly higher in the 3 rapamycin groups than in the control group ( < 0.05), and the number of α- SMA-positive fibroblasts decreased over time in the 3 rapamycin groups. In cultured RTFSs, treatment with rapamycin at different concentrations resulted in increased apoptosis of the cells, and rapamycin above 0.25 mg/L significantly increased the cell apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner.
CONCLUSIONS
Rapamycin can inhibit hyperplasia of the filtering passage tissue, helps to preserve the functional filtering blebs and prolong their life span, and induces apoptosis of RTFS.
8.Efficacy and safety of Changsulin ? compared with Lantus ? in type 2 diabetes: a phase Ⅲ multicenter, randomized, open-label, parallel, controlled clinical trial
Tingting ZHANG ; Xiaomin LIU ; Bingyin SHI ; Changjiang WANG ; Zhaohui MO ; Yu LIU ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Wenying YANG ; Quanmin LI ; Xiaofeng LYU ; Jinkui YANG ; Yaoming XUE ; Dalong ZHU ; Yongquan SHI ; Qin HUANG ; Zhiguang ZHOU ; Qing WANG ; Qiuhe JI ; Yanbing LI ; Xin GAO ; Juming LU ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xiaohui GUO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2020;59(12):960-967
Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of Changsulin ? with Lantus ? in treating patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods:This was a phase Ⅲ, multicenter, randomized, open-label, parallel-group, active-controlled clinical trial. A total of 578 participants with T2DM inadequately controlled on oral hypoglycemic agents were randomized 3∶1 to Changsulin ? or Lantus ? treatment for 24 weeks. The efficacy measures included changes in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2h postprandial plasma glucose (2hPG), 8-point self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) profiles from baseline, and proportions of subjects achieving targets of HbA1c and FPG. The safety outcomes included rates of hypoglycemia, adverse events (AEs) and anti-insulin glargine antibody. Results:After 24 weeks of treatment, mean HbAlc decreased 1.16% and 1.25%, FPG decreased 3.05 mmol/L and 2.90 mmol/L, 2hPG decreased 2.49 mmol/L and 2.38 mmol/L in Changsulin ? and in Lantus ?, respectively. No significant differences could be viewed in above parameters between the two groups (all P>0.05). There were also no significant differences between Changsulin ? and Lantus ? in 8-point SMBG profiles from baseline and proportions of subjects achieving the targets of HbA1c and FPG (all P>0.05). The rates of total hypoglycemia (38.00% and 39.01% for Changsulin ? and Lantus ?, respectively) and nocturnal hypoglycemia (17.25% and 16.31% for Changsulin ? and Lantus ?, respectively) were similar between the two groups (all P>0.05). Most of the hypoglycemia events were asymptomatic, and no severe hypoglycemia were found in both groups. No differences were observed in rates of AEs (61.77% vs.52.48%) and anti-insulin glargine antibody (after 24 weeks of treatment, 6.91% vs.3.65%) between the two groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Changsulin ? shows similar efficacy and safety profiles compared with Lantus ? and Changsulin ? treatment was well tolerated in patients with T2DM.
9.Experimental Study on the Protective Effect of Shenqi Zhilong Decoction Combined with Tripterygium Polygly- coside Tablets on Membranous Nephropathy Model Rats
Piliang XUE ; Liqi LI ; Xinxin LIU ; Ru BAI ; Hongbin XIAO ; Wenying NIU
China Pharmacy 2020;31(13):1575-1583
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the protective effect an d possible m echanism of Shenqi zhilong decoction (SZD) combined with Tripterygium polyglycoside tablets (TPT)on membranous nephropathy (MN)model rats. METHODS :MN rat model was established by subcutaneous and caudal vein injecting cationic bovine serum albumin + incomplete Freund adjuvant emulsion for 6 weeks. At the 3rd week of modeling ,model rats were randomly divided into model control group ,SZD low-dose and high-dose groups (4,8 g/kg,by total crude drugs ),TPT group (9 mg/kg),low-dose and high-dose of SZD+TPT groups (same dose as single group ),with 10 rats in each group according to 24 h UTP and weight. Another 10 rats withoutmodeling were taken as blank control group. Blank control group was given equal amount of water intragastrically administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically,once a day ,for consecutive 4 weeks. The 24 h UTP of rats were detected one day before the last administration;1 h after the la st administration ,blood routine 中indexes(WBC,RBC,PLT),liver func tion indexes (TP,ALB,AST,ALT),blood lipid indexes (TC,TG,HDL-C,LDL-C), the contents of glucose (GLU),urea nitrogen (BUN)and serum creatinine (Scr)were detected in each group. Uranyl acetate-lead citrate staining was used to observe ultrastructural changes of renal tissue. Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the protein expression of TGF-β1 and HPA- 1 in renal tissue. RESULTS :Compared with blank control group ,in the model control group,the glomerular podocytes were widely fused or disappeared ,microvilli were formed ,basement membrane was heavily thickened,a large number of electron dense substance was deposited under the epithelium ,TGF-β1 and HPA- 1 positive cells were significantly increased ;24 h UTP ,PLT,the contents of TC ,TG and HDL-C ,the percentage of TGF-β1 and HPA- 1 positive cells were increased significantly ,while RBC ,the contents of TP and ALB were decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with model control group ,above ultrastructural changes of administration groups were improved to different extents ,and TGF-β1 and HPA- 1 positive cells were decreased. The 24 h UTP ,the percentage of TGF-β1 positive cells (except for SZD low-dose group),WBC(except for SZD alone groups and combination groups ),PLT and TC content (except for TPT group ),TG content (except for SZD low-dose alone and its combination group ),the percentage of HPA- 1 positive cells were decreased significantly ; the percentage of TGF-β1 positive cells in SZD high-dose+TPT group as well as the percentage of HPA- 1 positive cells in SZD+TPT groups were significantly lower than TPT group. RBC and GLU content (except for SZD low-dose group and TPT group ),TP and ALB content (except for SZD low-dose group )were increased significantly ,while the content of GLU in SZD high-dose+TPT group was significantly higher than TPT tablets group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS :SZD combined with TPT can relieve myelosuppression caused by TPT ,reduce proteinuria of MN model rats and improve pathological damage of renal tissue in rats. Its mechanism is related to the down-regulation of protein expression of TGF-β1 and HPA- 1,and the reduction of TC and TG content in the blood.
10.Research progress in hemorrhagic transformation after intravenous thrombolysis
Wenying XU ; Li TIAN ; Jinwei LI ; Weishuang XUE ; Weiyu TENG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2019;52(4):334-339
Stroke has increasingly become one of the three major diseases threatening human beings,among which acute ischemic stroke is the most common.Intravenous thrombolysis has become the first choice for acute ischemic stroke,but a large number of studies have shown that intravenous thrombolysis increases the risk of hemorrhagic transformation.The latest advances in clinical types,incidence,mechanism and risk factors of hemorrhagic transformation after thrombolysis with recombinant human tissue plasminogen activator are reviewed in this article,and the possible predictors of hemorrhagic transformation are discussed,aiming to provide new reference for clinical thrombolytic therapy.


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