1.The Effect of Qishao Tongbi Capsule (芪芍通痹胶囊) on the Wnt/β-catenin Pathway in a Rat Model of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Yumen XUE ; Xilin XU ; Wei HAN ; Jiaben XU ; Wenting XU ; Zelin LIU ; Xiaofeng ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(1):79-88
ObjectiveTo explore the possible mechanism of Qishao Tongbi Capsule (芪芍通痹胶囊, QTC) in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). MethodsSeventy-five rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, low-dose QTC group, high-dose QTC group, high-dose QTC +agonist group, with 15 rats in each group. Except for the control group, all other groups were subjected to a fibrous ring puncture to prepare an IDD model. After modeling, rats in low-dose QTC group and high-dose QTC group were given QTC at doses of 0.2 and 0.8 g/(kg·d) by gavage, respectively. Rats in high-dose QTC+ agonist group was given QTC at 0.8 g/(kg·d) and SKL2001 solution at 10 mg/(kg·d) by gavage. The control group and model group were given 10 ml/(kg·d) distilled water by gavage. All treatments were given once a day for 4 consecutive weeks. After treatment, X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to detect IDD degree. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Safranin O-Fast Green staining were used to observe the morphological changes of the intervertebral disc tissue. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to examine the levels of proteoglycan, type Ⅱ collagen (COL Ⅱ), and matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) in the intervertebral disc tissue. Western blotting was used to detect the extracellular matrix (ECM)-related proteins (proteoglycan, COL Ⅱ, MMP-3, MMP-9, MMP-13), aging-related proteins (P53, P21, P16), apoptosis related proteins, including B-cell lymphoma/leukemia 2 (BCL-2), BCL-2 related X protein (BAX), Cleaved Caspase-3, and Wnt/β-catenin pathway related proteins such as Wnt3a, glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) and β-catenin in the intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus (NP) tissue. Reverse Transcription Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to assess the mRNA expression of Wnt3a, GSK-3β, and β-catenin in intervertebral disc tissue. ResultsCompared with the model group, rats in the low-dose QTC group and high-dose QTC group exhibited improved DHI, decreased Pfirmann grading, and alleviated IDD. The structural integrity of the NP and annulus fibrosus increased, and the number of the NP increased. The levels of proteoglycan, COL Ⅱ, BCL-2 and GSK-3β increased, while the levels of MMP-3, MMP-9, MMP-13, P53, P21, P16, BAX, Cleaved Caspase-3, Wnt3a and β-catenin protein decreased. The mRNA expression of Wnt3a and β-catenin mRNA decreased, while GSK-3β mRNA expression increased (P<0.05). Compared with the low-dose QTC group, the high-dose QTC group showed further improvements in DHI, decrease in Pfirrmann grading (P<0.05), and greater alleviation of IDD. The structural integrity of NP and annulus fibrosus was further enhanced, and the number of NP cells further increased. The levels of proteoglycan, COL Ⅱ, BCL-2 and GSK-3β were higher, while the levels of MMP-3, MMP-9, MMP-13, P53, P21, P16, BAX, Cleaved Caspase-3, Wnt3a and β-catenin were lower. The mRNA expression of Wnt3a and β-catenin decreased, while GSK-3β mRNA expression increased (P<0.05). Compared with the high-dose QTC group, the high-dose QTC +agonist group showed a decrease of DHI, an increase of Pfirmann grading (P<0.05), significant aggravation of IDD, reduction in structural integrity of the NP and annulus fibrosus, a decrease of NP cell count, lower levels of proteoglycan, COL Ⅱ, BCL-2 and GSK-3β, and higher levels of MMP-3, MMP-9, MMP-13, P53, P21, P16, BAX and Cleaved Caspase-3. Additionally, GSK-3β mRNA expression decreased (P<0.05). ConclusionQTC can inhibit NP cell aging, apoptosis, and ECM degradation in IDD rats, and its therapeutic effect may be mediated through the inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
2.Mechanotransduction proteins in intervertebral disc degeneration
Xilin GAO ; Si WU ; Chao ZHANG ; Liguo ZHU ; Bifeng FU ; Ping WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(3):579-589
BACKGROUND:Recent research indicates that disc degeneration is closely related to abnormal stress load,and mechanotransduction proteins play a key role in it. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role and mechanism of mechanotransduction proteins in the mechanotransduction process induced by abnormal mechanical stimulation in disc degeneration,and to summarize the current treatment strategies targeting mechanotransduction to delay intervertebral disc degeneration. METHODS:Using"intervertebral disc,nucleus pulposus,annulus fibrosus,cartilaginous endplate,cell,mechanics,signal transduction,protein,biomechanics"as Chinese search terms,and"intervertebral disc,nucleus pulposus,annulus fibrosus,cartilaginous endplate,cell,mechanical stimulation,signal transduction,protein,biomechanics"as English search terms,relevant literature in the PubMed and CNKI databases was searched.A total of 88 articles were ultimately included for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Disc cells can sense external mechanical stimulation through various mechanotransduction proteins and convert it into biological responses within the cells.These transduction proteins mainly include collagen proteins in the extracellular matrix,cell membrane surface receptors(such as integrins and ion channels),and cytoskeleton structural proteins.Their regulation of mechanotransduction processes primarily involves the activation of multiple pathways,such as the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway,nuclear factor-kB signaling pathway,and Ca2+/Calpain2/Caspase3 pathway.Mechanotransduction proteins play a key role in the mechanotransduction of disc cells.Abnormal expression of these proteins or resulting changes in the extracellular matrix environment can disrupt the mechanical balance of disc cells,leading to disc degeneration.In-depth study of the expression and regulatory mechanisms of mechanotransduction proteins in disc cells,and identification of key pathological links and therapeutic targets,is of significant importance for developing treatment strategies for disc degeneration.Current strategies to delay intervertebral disc degeneration by targeting mechanotransduction mainly include regulation of transduction proteins and improvement of the extracellular matrix.However,research in this area is still in its early stages.As research continues,new breakthroughs are expected in the regulation of disc degeneration by mechanotransduction proteins.
3.Molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of tumor budding in hepatocellular carcinoma
Hongbin ZHANG ; Kai TAN ; Zhenyu YANG ; Shengxiong JIA ; Xilin DU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(5):963-967
Tumor budding is a distinct pathomorphological feature observed in various types of solid tumor. In recent years, tumor budding has been recognized as an important biological feature associated with tumor invasion and metastasis, and it has become a new focus in the research on tumor progression. Although studies have explored the role of tumor budding in different types of tumor, there are studies in the field of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This article systematically reviews the research advances in tumor budding in HCC, with a focus on the mechanism of tumor budding, the association between tumor budding and tumor progression, and the potential application of tumor budding in prognostic assessment, in order to provide new insights and strategies for the early diagnosis and treatment of HCC.
4.Rapid Analysis of Chemical Constituents in Rubus Sachalinensis Leveille of Mongolian Medical Herb by HPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS
Jing LI ; Na LI ; Baoquan BAO ; Dongning HAN ; Ping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(11):1447-1455
OBJECTIVE
To rapidly analyze the chemical constituents of Rubus sachalinensis Leveille by HPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS.
METHODS
Chromatographic separation was carried out on CAPCELL PAK MGII C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm) column at the temperature of 30 ℃. The mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1% formic acid by gradient elution, with a flow rate of 1.0 mL∙min−1, and the injection volume of 20 µL. The MS spectrum was acquired in negative ion modes using HESI ion source.
RESULTS
The molecular and structural formulae of the compounds were determined based on the exact mass number and ChemSpider and PubChem databases. By comparing the retention time of the corresponding reference standards and those reported in the literature, primary mass spectra, and secondary mass spectrometry pyrolysis fragments, combined with fragmentation regularity of such compounds, a total of 71 compounds were identified from Rubus sachalinensis Leveille, including 30 organic acids, 22 flavonoids, 7 triterpenoid saponins, 5 coumarins, 1 lignan, 1 gallotannin and 2 aromatic compounds.
CONCLUSION
This method can quickly and accurately identify the complex chemical constituents in Rubus sachalinensis Leveille, and provide scientific basis for the basic research on the medicinal substances of Rubus sachalinensis Leveille.
5.A qualitative study of effect of psychodrama therapy in adolescent inpatients with mental disorders
Yanru LIU ; Xilin WANG ; Huaqing LIU ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Zhiren WANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(3):213-217
Objective:To explore the effect of psychodrama therapy in adolescent inpatients with mental disor-ders.Methods:Totally 22 patients with mental disorders(aged 12-18 years)were recruited from the inpatient children's ward of a certain hospital.According to the interview outline,a semi-structured interview was conducted in adolescent inpatients with mental disorders who participated in 4 sessions of psychodrama therapy.These patients took psychotropic drugs regularly.The interview data were analyzed in depth by using the grounded theory meth-od.The self-compiled Psychodrama Therapy Participation Feeling and Evaluation Questionnaire was used to investi-gate the feelings,gains or changes of patients after psychodrama therapy.Results:The interview analysis found that the effects of psychodrama therapy included reducing symptoms,improving self-esteem,promoting functional recov-ery and improving social adaptability.The results of the self-compiled Psychodrama Therapy Participation Feeling and Evaluation Questionnaire showed that the top 4 aspects were promoting interpersonal relationship,being inter-esting,willing to continue to participate and improving self-confidence.Conclusion:Psychodrama therapy has an auxiliary therapeutic effect in adolescent inpatients with mental disorders,and can promote the improvement of self-esteem and social skills.
6.Discussion on the Mechanism of Dayuan Decoction in the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori-Positive Perioral Acne Based on Network Pharmacology and Animal Experiments
Xilin XIA ; Ping ZHANG ; Yuanyuan YI ; Xuefeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(9):41-47
Objective To investigate the mechanism of Dayuan Decoction in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori(Hp)-positive perioral acne based on network pharmacology and animal experiments.Methods The effective active components and their corresponding targets of Dayuan Decoction were obtained from TCMSP.Targets related to Hp and perioral acne were retrieved from GeneCards,OMIM and TTD databases,and the intersection of drug targets and disease targets was considered as the target of Dayuan Decoction in the treatment of Hp-positive perioral acne.A protein-protein interaction network for the drug-disease intersection targets was constructed by using Cytoscape 3.7.2 and the STRING database,and the core targets were screened.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses of the core target genes were performed using the DAVID database and the bioinformatics platform.By establishing an Hp-positive perioral acne rat model through gastric gavage with Hp bacterial liquid and intradermal injection of Propionibacterium acnes suspension,the intervention effect of Dayuan Decoction was observed and the core targets and related pathways were preliminary validated.Morphology in the perioral skin and gastric tissue were observed through HE staining.The expressions of TLR4,MyD88,NF-κB in perioral skin tissue,the contents of TNF-α and IL-6 in serum were measured using ELISA.Results A total of 145 active components were screened from Dayuan Decoction,corresponding to 253 targets,with 57 targets overlapping between drugs and diseases.The core targets for the treatment of Hp-positive perioral acne with Dayuan Decoction were identified as IL6,TNF,IL1B,AKT1,TP53,etc.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed 153 signaling pathways,primarily involved in pathways in cancer,lipids and atherosclerosis,AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications,TLR signaling pathway and TNF signaling pathway.Dayuan Decoction attenuated the expression of TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB in the perioral skin of the Hp-positive perioral acne rat model,as well as reduced the contents of TNF-α and IL-6 in serum(P<0.01).Conclusion Dayuan Decoction may exert therapeutic effects on Hp-positive perioral acne by modulating the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway,reducing the levels of inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-6,and alleviating the inflammatory damage in the perioral skin.
7.Exploration on the Mechanism of Dayuan Decoction in Treating Hp Positive Oral Ulcer Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
Yuanyuan YI ; Ping ZHANG ; Xilin XIA ; Xuefeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(10):39-45
Objective To explore the mechanism of Dayuan Decoction in treating Helicobacter pylori(Hp)positive oral ulcer based on network pharmacology and experimental validation.Methods Active components of Dayuan Decoction and its targets were collected using the TCMSP database;relevant targets for Hp positive oral ulcer were screened through the GeneCards database;the Venny 2.1.0 online platform was used to screen the intersection targets of drug active components and diseases;a protein-protein interaction network was built using STRING 11.0 database and core key targets were screened using Cytoscape 3.7.1 software;GO and KEGG enrichment analysis was conducted on intersection targets using the DAVID database.Oral administration of standard Hp bacterial solution and burning of oral mucosa with glacial acetic acid were used to construct an animal model of Hp positive oral ulcer,and the model rats were intervented with Dayuan Decoction by gavage.The morphology of oral and gastric mucosal tissues was observed,and the expression of core targets in oral and gastric mucosal tissues were detected.Results A total of 165 targets were obtained for the treatment of Hp positive oral ulcer with Dayuan Decoction.The main active components were quercetin,kaempferol,5,8,2'-trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone,etc.,the core targets were AKT1,IL6,TP53,TNF,etc.GO and KEGG enrichment analysis suggested that Dayuan Decoction in the treatment of Hp positive oral ulcer was mainly related to the inflammatory pathway.Animal experiments showed that compared with the blank group,the structure of the oral and gastric tissues in the model group rats were significantly disrupted,with significant infiltration of inflammatory cells;the contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in the serum significantly increased(P<0.05),the contents of TLR4 and NLRP3 in oral and gastric mucosal tissues significantly increased(P<0.05),and the protein expression of TLR4 and NF-κB in oral mucosal tissues significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the histopathological manifestations of rats in all doseage of Dayuan Decoction groups significantly improved,the contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in the serum,and the contents of TLR4 and NLRP3 in the oral and gastric mucosal tissues significantly decreased,the protein expression of TLR4 and NF-κB in the oral mucosal tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion Dayuan Decoction is possible to regulate the inflammatory development of Hp positive oral ulcer and improve their symptoms by downregulating TLR4 and NF-κB levels.
8.Chinese expert consensus on blood support mode and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma patients (version 2024)
Yao LU ; Yang LI ; Leiying ZHANG ; Hao TANG ; Huidan JING ; Yaoli WANG ; Xiangzhi JIA ; Li BA ; Maohong BIAN ; Dan CAI ; Hui CAI ; Xiaohong CAI ; Zhanshan ZHA ; Bingyu CHEN ; Daqing CHEN ; Feng CHEN ; Guoan CHEN ; Haiming CHEN ; Jing CHEN ; Min CHEN ; Qing CHEN ; Shu CHEN ; Xi CHEN ; Jinfeng CHENG ; Xiaoling CHU ; Hongwang CUI ; Xin CUI ; Zhen DA ; Ying DAI ; Surong DENG ; Weiqun DONG ; Weimin FAN ; Ke FENG ; Danhui FU ; Yongshui FU ; Qi FU ; Xuemei FU ; Jia GAN ; Xinyu GAN ; Wei GAO ; Huaizheng GONG ; Rong GUI ; Geng GUO ; Ning HAN ; Yiwen HAO ; Wubing HE ; Qiang HONG ; Ruiqin HOU ; Wei HOU ; Jie HU ; Peiyang HU ; Xi HU ; Xiaoyu HU ; Guangbin HUANG ; Jie HUANG ; Xiangyan HUANG ; Yuanshuai HUANG ; Shouyong HUN ; Xuebing JIANG ; Ping JIN ; Dong LAI ; Aiping LE ; Hongmei LI ; Bijuan LI ; Cuiying LI ; Daihong LI ; Haihong LI ; He LI ; Hui LI ; Jianping LI ; Ning LI ; Xiying LI ; Xiangmin LI ; Xiaofei LI ; Xiaojuan LI ; Zhiqiang LI ; Zhongjun LI ; Zunyan LI ; Huaqin LIANG ; Xiaohua LIANG ; Dongfa LIAO ; Qun LIAO ; Yan LIAO ; Jiajin LIN ; Chunxia LIU ; Fenghua LIU ; Peixian LIU ; Tiemei LIU ; Xiaoxin LIU ; Zhiwei LIU ; Zhongdi LIU ; Hua LU ; Jianfeng LUAN ; Jianjun LUO ; Qun LUO ; Dingfeng LYU ; Qi LYU ; Xianping LYU ; Aijun MA ; Liqiang MA ; Shuxuan MA ; Xainjun MA ; Xiaogang MA ; Xiaoli MA ; Guoqing MAO ; Shijie MU ; Shaolin NIE ; Shujuan OUYANG ; Xilin OUYANG ; Chunqiu PAN ; Jian PAN ; Xiaohua PAN ; Lei PENG ; Tao PENG ; Baohua QIAN ; Shu QIAO ; Li QIN ; Ying REN ; Zhaoqi REN ; Ruiming RONG ; Changshan SU ; Mingwei SUN ; Wenwu SUN ; Zhenwei SUN ; Haiping TANG ; Xiaofeng TANG ; Changjiu TANG ; Cuihua TAO ; Zhibin TIAN ; Juan WANG ; Baoyan WANG ; Chunyan WANG ; Gefei WANG ; Haiyan WANG ; Hongjie WANG ; Peng WANG ; Pengli WANG ; Qiushi WANG ; Xiaoning WANG ; Xinhua WANG ; Xuefeng WANG ; Yong WANG ; Yongjun WANG ; Yuanjie WANG ; Zhihua WANG ; Shaojun WEI ; Yaming WEI ; Jianbo WEN ; Jun WEN ; Jiang WU ; Jufeng WU ; Aijun XIA ; Fei XIA ; Rong XIA ; Jue XIE ; Yanchao XING ; Yan XIONG ; Feng XU ; Yongzhu XU ; Yongan XU ; Yonghe YAN ; Beizhan YAN ; Jiang YANG ; Jiangcun YANG ; Jun YANG ; Xinwen YANG ; Yongyi YANG ; Chunyan YAO ; Mingliang YE ; Changlin YIN ; Ming YIN ; Wen YIN ; Lianling YU ; Shuhong YU ; Zebo YU ; Yigang YU ; Anyong YU ; Hong YUAN ; Yi YUAN ; Chan ZHANG ; Jinjun ZHANG ; Jun ZHANG ; Kai ZHANG ; Leibing ZHANG ; Quan ZHANG ; Rongjiang ZHANG ; Sanming ZHANG ; Shengji ZHANG ; Shuo ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Weidong ZHANG ; Xi ZHANG ; Xingwen ZHANG ; Guixi ZHANG ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Guoqing ZHAO ; Jianpeng ZHAO ; Shuming ZHAO ; Beibei ZHENG ; Shangen ZHENG ; Huayou ZHOU ; Jicheng ZHOU ; Lihong ZHOU ; Mou ZHOU ; Xiaoyu ZHOU ; Xuelian ZHOU ; Yuan ZHOU ; Zheng ZHOU ; Zuhuang ZHOU ; Haiyan ZHU ; Peiyuan ZHU ; Changju ZHU ; Lili ZHU ; Zhengguo WANG ; Jianxin JIANG ; Deqing WANG ; Jiongcai LAN ; Quanli WANG ; Yang YU ; Lianyang ZHANG ; Aiqing WEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(10):865-881
Patients with severe trauma require an extremely timely treatment and transfusion plays an irreplaceable role in the emergency treatment of such patients. An increasing number of evidence-based medicinal evidences and clinical practices suggest that patients with severe traumatic bleeding benefit from early transfusion of low-titer group O whole blood or hemostatic resuscitation with red blood cells, plasma and platelet of a balanced ratio. However, the current domestic mode of blood supply cannot fully meet the requirements of timely and effective blood transfusion for emergency treatment of patients with severe trauma in clinical practice. In order to solve the key problems in blood supply and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma, Branch of Clinical Transfusion Medicine of Chinese Medical Association, Group for Trauma Emergency Care and Multiple Injuries of Trauma Branch of Chinese Medical Association, Young Scholar Group of Disaster Medicine Branch of Chinese Medical Association organized domestic experts of blood transfusion medicine and trauma treatment to jointly formulate Chinese expert consensus on blood support mode and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma patients ( version 2024). Based on the evidence-based medical evidence and Delphi method of expert consultation and voting, 10 recommendations were put forward from two aspects of blood support mode and transfusion strategies, aiming to provide a reference for transfusion resuscitation in the emergency treatment of severe trauma and further improve the success rate of treatment of patients with severe trauma.
9.Evaluation of short-term flexible assistance to a Tibetan county hospitals and exploration of sustainable development mechanisms
Guangchao DING ; Yehong WEI ; Bingbing ZHANG ; Xilin XIN ; Wangjiu ZHAXI
Modern Hospital 2024;24(8):1161-1163
The gradual progression of the"team-based"medical talent aid initiative in Tibet has prompted our hospital to respond to the national call by dispatching medical team members to the Tibetan Medicine Hospital in Biru County,Naqu City,Tibet Autonomous Region for short-term flexible assistance.This paper takes short-term counterpart support work as a case study to analyze the implementation,challenges and achievements of the aid efforts,and proposes recommendations for a sustainable development mechanism for future assistance initiatives.During the counterpart support period,the medical team members built upon a unique foundation of Tibetan medicine and pharmacology,actively explored specialty construction,promoted appropriate technologies,and initiated remote consultations.Achievements were made in disease diagnosis and treatment processes,enhance-ment of medical technology,and talent cultivation.
10.Evaluation of student experience teaching in medical colleges and universities under the three-source flow theory: proposal of core concepts and framework construction
Yuzhuo XIE ; Yong LI ; Xilin XU ; Yazhou WANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Mingli JIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(7):865-871
In the context of the emphasis on the claims of multiple subjects in fourth-generation educational evaluation, the subjective experience of students has gradually become one of the key contents of educational evaluation. However, there is still a vague understanding of the conceptual source, specific definition, and measurement indicators of the student experience theory, and a more systematic theoretical system has not yet been formed. With the UE user experience thinking in the business field as the core meta-theory, this article integrates value-added evaluation and the idea of three-source flow, elaborates on the core concept connotation of compound student experience teaching evaluation, and builds a five-dimensional evaluation model for student experience with "aesthetic experience, interactive experience, emotional experience, behavioral experience, and discursive experience" as the first-level indicators based on literature research, expert interviews, and multi-round group discussions. It is hoped that student evaluation will force teachers to improve the contents and form of teaching and help to achieve breakthrough reform of the teaching system as a whole.


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