1.Management of Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events of Malignant Tumors Induced by Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Based on Theory of "Fire and Original Qi are Restricted"
Shiliang SHAO ; Lijing JIAO ; Yichao WANG ; Decai WANG ; Qishan HUA ; Yabin GONG ; Ling XU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(16):1656-1661
Guided by the theory of "fire and original qi are restricted", it is believed that original qi depletion is the root of the cutaneous immune-related adverse events (cirAEs) related to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and the yin fire exuberance is the branch. Among them, original qi depletion is the internal foundation of the disease, while the drug toxicity of ICIs harming original qi is the initiating factor, and exuberant yin fire is the key pathogenesis. In clinical practice, the general treatment principle advocates banking up original qi to consolidate the root and draining fire to raise yang. Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) can be used to activate transportation of middle jiao (焦) and promote ascent and dispersion of clear yang, thereby restoring the balance of qi and fire, and medicinals such as Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis) and Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis) can be supplementetd to clear and drain yin fire. At the same time, considering the accompanying symptoms such as dampness-stasis and fluids depletion, the methods of removing dampness and dispelling stasis, supplementing blood and nourishing yin should be added flexibly. This approach can provide a new perspective and treatment strategy for reducing ICIs-related cirAEs in malignant tumors.
2.Exploration of the Disease Mechanism and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Based on the "One Qi Circulation"
Zhiying WANG ; Ling XU ; Jialin YAO ; Jiajun SONG ; Yun LI ; Shujuan FU ; Yabin GONG ; Yi ZHONG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(10):1068-1071
Based on the theory of "one qi circulation" founded by HUANG Yuanyu, the core disease mechanism of colorectal cancer is the innate spleen deficiency and stomach qi failing to bear downward, which leads to the turbidity assemble in large intestine, forming the carcinoma toxin, and ultimately transforms into colorectal cancer. The treatment should base on recovering the circulation of qi, Huangya Decoction (黄芽汤) as the basic formula, the circulation of qi ascending and descending as the base, adjusting ascending and descending together with Xiaqi Decoction (下气汤), and differentiating the syndrome on yin-yang excess-deficiency; for spleen-kidney yang deficiency syndrome, treated with Tianhun Decoction (天魂汤) to supplement liver, kidney and assist yang; for liver-kidney yin deficiency syndrome, treated wtih Dipo Decoction (地魄汤) to supplement lung, kidney, and assist yang. They jointly prompt one qi circulation to provide the thoughts for the treatment of colorectal cancer by traditional Chinese medicine.
3.Scientific Connotations of "Reinforcing Earth for Generating Metal" in the Treatment of Lung Cancer from the Perspective of the Microecology of Intestinal Microbiota
Yiyun HE ; Yabin GONG ; Lijing JIAO ; Ling XU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(22):2287-2293
"Reinforcing earth for generating metal" is based on the treatment principle of the five-element theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which states that "reinforcing mother viscera for treating deficiency of child viscera". Based on the principle of inter-generating relationship in the five elements that earth generates metal, by strengthening the functions of the internal organs belonging to "earth" (spleen and stomach) to indirectly nourish the internal organs belonging to "metal" (lungs and large intestine). Using reinforcing earth for generating metal in the treatment of lung cancer, according to the principle of "reinforcing mother viscera for treating deficiency of child viscera", by strengthening the function of "earth" viscera, the treatment effect of "metal" viscera can be achieved. The metabolic disorder, inflammatory response, and immune regulation caused by the changes in the composition and structure of intestinal microbiota are involved in the occurrence and development of lung cancer, which is consistent with the theory of “the external and internal relationship between the lung and the large intestine” in TCM. From the perspective of intestinal microbiota microecology, the paper discusses the pathogenesis of "earth disease leads to metal disorders" that the gut microbiota dysbiosis causes lung cancer and the treatment method of "reinforcing earth for generating metal" by regulating the microecological balance of gut microbiota in lung cancer, suggesting the great significance of "reinforcing earth for generating metal" therapy aiming at microecological balance of gut microbiota in the treatment of lung cancer, in order to provide a different perspective for the treatment of lung cancer with TCM.
4.Current Analysis of Outcome Indicators and Evaluation Tools in Music Interventions for Lung Cancer-Related Anxiety and Depression
Yuening DAI ; Lijing JIAO ; Chenbing SUN ; Yabin GONG ; Ling XU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(7):1715-1734
Objective To analyze the use of outcome indicators and evaluation tools in randomized controlled trial(RCT)of music interventions for lung cancer-related anxiety and depression.Methods Nine databases were searched,and the literature was screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria,followed by a summary of outcome indicators,and statistical analysis of classification and frequency of use according to the attributes of the outcome indicators.Results A total of 243 articles were retrieved,and 18 RCTs were finally included.The outcome indicators were classified into 8 indicator categories according to their functional attributes:anxiety scale(24.19%),depression scale(16.13%),quality of life scale(14.52%),sleep quality scale(9.68%),pain scale(4.84%),blood biochemical indicators(14.52%),vital signs(11.29%),and pulmonary and exercise function indicators(FEV1%,6MWD,BODE index)(4.84%).The problems are as follows:First,the overall risk of bias is high in the included RCTs.Second,the timing of measurement is variable due to inconsistency in the length of treatment.Third,the forms of music intervention are diverse.Besides,the use of other rating scales and objective indicators is low and safety indicators were neglected.Finally,the method of evaluation tools was single and some RCTs did not specify grading criteria.Conclusion The use of outcome indicators and evaluation tools in music interventions for lung cancer-related anxiety and depression has certain shortcomings,which affects the credibility of the trials.It is recommended to standardize the use of outcome indicators and establish a core set of indicators for clinical studies of music intervention for lung cancer-related anxiety and depression.
5.Mechanism of LINC01410 promoting proliferation and migration in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Fei CAO ; Wenhao YU ; Xiaonan TANG ; Zidong MA ; Tingmin CHANG ; Yabin GONG ; Mingjuan LIAO ; Xiaohong KANG
China Oncology 2024;34(8):753-762
Background and purpose:Long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)LINC01410,with a length of 647 bp,participates in a variety of tumor biological processes.However,the role and mechanism of LINC01410 involved in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)remain unclear.This study aimed to explore the potential mechanism of LINC01410 promoting ESCC proliferation and invasion,to provide a potential prognostic indicator and therapeutic target for individuals with ESCC.Methods:Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis 2(GEPIA2)databases were used to analyze the expression of LINC01410 and overall survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma data set in the Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA).Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)was performed to identify the underlying signaling pathways involved in the biological effects of LINC01410 in ESCC.A total of 62 pairs of ESCC tissues and paracancerous tissues from ESCC patients who underwent radical surgery in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College and the First People's Hospital of Pingdingshan City from January 2020 to December 2021 were collected.This project has been approved by the Hospital Ethics Committee(First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College,No.2018036;First People's Hospital of Pingdingshan City,No.2019-018).The expression of LINC01410 in ESCC tissues was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RTFQ-PCR).We transfected EC109 cells with LV-NC or LV-over/LINC01410 and EC9706 cells with shRNA-NC or shRNA-LINC01410.Stable transfected cells(EC109/NC,EC109/OE,EC9706/NC and EC9706/KD)were selected in primary cell culture medium containing puromycin.The expression of LINC01410 was detected by RTFQ-PCR.The impact of LINC01410 on ESCC cell proliferation was determined by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT)and colony formation assays.The effect of LINC01410 on ESCC cell invasion was detected by transwell migration assay.T cell factor/lymphoid enhancer factor 1(TCF/LEF1)luciferase reporter assay was performed to validate the effect of LINC01410 on the activity of canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.The expressions of Wnt/β-catenin and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)signal pathway related proteins in ESCC cells were detected by Western blot.Results:By analyzing the LINC01410 expression from ESCC samples in TCGA by GEPIA2,we found LINC01410 was consistently increased in ESCC tumors compared with normal tissues(P<0.05),and high LINC01410 expression was associated with poorer overall survival(OS).RTFQ-PCR assay showed that expressions of LINC01410 were higher in esophageal cancer tissues and esophageal cancer cells(EC109 and EC9706)than in precancerous tissues and HEEC cells(P<0.05).The expression level of LINC01410 was significantly correlated with invasion range,lymph node metastasis and TNM stage in ESCC patients(P<0.01).LINC01410 expression was also upregulated in EC109/OE,however the expression of LINC01410 in EC9706/KD was decreased(P<0.01).MTT assay showed overexpression of LINC01410 increased the viability of EC109 cells,while knockdown of LINC01410 decreased the viability of EC9706 cells(P<0.01).Colony formation assay indicated that overexpression of LINC01410 enhanced the clonogenic ability of ESCC cells,while knockdown of LINC01410 reduced colony formation(P<0.01).Transwell migration assay showed that LINC01410 overexpression drastically increased the number of migratory cells,while silencing of LINC01410 suppressed the migration in EC9706 cells(P<0.01).GSEA revealed that Wnt/β-catenin and EMT pathways were significantly enriched in ESCC samples with a high level of LINC01410.TCF/LEF1 luciferase reporter assay showed higher levels of Wnt-dependent activities were observed in EC109/OE cells,whereas silenced LINC01410 in EC9706 cells led to contrary results(P<0.01).Western blot analysis showed that overexpression of LINC01410 in EC109 cell significantly increased the expression levels of N-cadherin,β-catenin,cyclin D1,c-Myc and decreased E-cadherin expression,while knockdown LINC01410 resulted in opposite results.Conclusion:LINC01410 promotes proliferation and metastasis of ESCC,which might be caused by activation of Wnt/β-catenin and EMT signaling pathways.
6.Status Quo Analysis of Outcome Indexes and Evaluation Tool in Treatment of Skin Rash Caused by EGFR-TKI with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Xueqi TIAN ; Zhe WANG ; Lijing JIAO ; Yabin GONG ; Ling XU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(6):2147-2158
Objective To analyze the outcome indexes selected in the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for skin rash caused by EGFR-TKI.Methods Seven databases were researched and the literature was screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,then summarize and categorize outcome indexes to calculate frequency of outcomes and analyze.Results 46 out of 2241 papers were included.The outcome indexes of 40 RCTs were mainly divided into seven categories,that is physical symptoms/signs(37.97%),quality of life(17.65%),safety indicators(13.37%),traditional Chinese medicine symptoms/syndromes(16.58%),long-term prognosis(1.60%),blood biochemical index(9.09%)and others(3.74%).Problems as follow:First,there is a high risk of clinical trial bias in the treatment of EGFR-TKI-associated rash with TCM.Besides,the measurement time points was largely different with the severity of rash not considered.What's more,oversimplify the reports of compound outcome indicators and safety evaluation,lack of treatment time window and full process observation.Last,grading criteria for rash were inconsistent and the function of quality of life assessment tool was relatively simple.Conclusion At present,the use of outcome indicators has not been standardized in the RCTs for skin rash related EGFR-TKI by TCM,and relevant construction work should be carried out in the future to build a core index set with the characteristics of TCM treatment.
7.Exploration of subprofessional training of rehabilitation therapists based on the model of rehabilitation and clinical medicine integration
Shuo LI ; Rubing JIA ; Haitao XI ; Shuyan QIE ; Xinxin MA ; Yabin LOU ; Weijun GONG ; Jianing XI ; Tiejun LIU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2020;36(7):570-574
The demand for rehabilitation therapists is rising in response to social development, disease spectrum changes and population aging. Under the guidance of the integration of rehabilitation and clinical medicine, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital has carried out a comprehensive scientific design and practice in the sub-professional training mode for new rehabilitation therapists according to the discipline development and clinical needs, strengthened their training of sub-professional skills, and provided an effective way to standardize the profession admission and specialty advancement.
8.Mechanism of PLOD2 induced osimertinib resistance in non-small cell lung cancer HCC827 cells
Xiaohong KANG ; Ke WANG ; Ying WANG ; Hongke ZHAO ; Jiao ZHANG ; Kelei ZHAO ; Zhanhui MIAO ; Zhenye XU ; Fei CAO ; Yabin GONG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(3):210-215
Objective:To investigate the effects of osimertinib on proliferation, migration and invasion of procollagen-lysine 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 2 (PLOD2) overexpressing HCC827 cells and explore the potential mechanism of PLOD2 induced osimertinib resistance.Methods:We transfected HCC827 cells with LV-vector and LV-over/PLOD2. The expression of PLOD2 was detected by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. The effects of osimertinib on the proliferation of HCC827-vector and HCC827-PLOD2 cells were evaluated by 3-(4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2, 5-diphenyl-2H tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The effects of osimertinib on the migration and invasion of HCC827-vector and HCC827-PLOD2 cells were determined by Transwell assays. The expressions of E-cadherin and vimentin in cells were detected by immunofluorescence (IF). The expressions of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), FAK-PI3K/AKT and MAPK signal pathway related proteins were detected by western blotting.Results:The MTT assay showed that HCC827-PLOD2 cells were hyposensitive to osimertinib. The 50% inhibitory concentration (IC 50) and resistance index of osimertinib for HCC827-PLOD2 cells was over 1 000 nmol/L and over 100, respectively. The result of wound healing assay showed that the migration distance of HCC827-PLOD2 was about (2.13±0.21) fold changes as that of HCC827-vector cells. The result of Transwell assay showed that the numbers of HCC827-PLOD2 passing through the matrix membrane were (212.78±10.43), significantly higher than (101.32±12.52) of HCC827-vector cells ( P<0.01). The result of IF showed that compared with HCC827-vector cells, the expression of E-cadherin was down-regulated while vimentin was up-regulated in HCC827-PLOD2 cells. Osimertinb downregulated E-cadherin and upregulated vimentin expression in HCC827-vector cells but had limited effect in HCC827-PLOD2 cells. The result of western blotting showed that PLOD2 significantly increased vimentin expression level while decreased E-cadherin expression level. Osimertinib inhibited the expression of p-EGFR, but did not affect the expressions of PLOD2, p-FAK, p-AKT, p-ERK, vimentin and E-cadherin in HCC827-PLOD2 cells. Conclusion:PLOD2 confers resistance to osimertinib in HCC827 cells by regulating EMT, FAK-PI3K/AKT and MAPK signal pathways.
9.Mechanism of lncRNA-SRLR induced invasion and metastasis in U2OS osteosarcoma cells
Fei CAO ; Xiaohong KANG ; Dafeng WANG ; Long MA ; Xiangjun CAO ; Ying WANG ; Yuanyuan GAO ; Zhanhui MIAO ; Haibin DENG ; Yabin GONG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(12):1007-1013
Objective:To explore the potential mechanism of sorafenib resistance associated long non-coding RNA (lncRNA-SRLR) promoted invasion and metastasis in U2OS osteosarcoma cells.Methods:We transfected U2OS cells with negative control lentivirus (LV-NC) or lncRNA-SRLR overexpressed lentivirus (LV-over/SRLR) particles. LV-NC and LV-over/SRLR stable transfected cells (U20S/NC and U20S/SRLR) were selected by primary cell culture medium containing puromycin. The mRNA expressions of lncRNA-SRLR and procollagen-lysine, procollagen-lysine 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 2 (PLOD2) were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The effect of lncRNA-SRLR on the invasion of U2OS cells were determined by wound-healing assay and Transwell migration assay. The effect of SRLR on the interleukin-6 (IL-6) secretion of U2OS cells was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis. The subcellular distribution of SRLR in U2OS cells was detected by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis.The expression of PLOD2 in cells was detected by immunofluorescence (IF). The expressions of PLOD2 and focal adhesion kinase (FAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signal pathway related proteins in U2OS/NC and U2OS/SRLR cells were detected by western blotting.Results:qRT-PCR assay showed that mRNA expressions of lncRNA-SRLR and PLOD2 in U2OS/SRLR cells were (3 964.97±0.05) and (2.77±0.11), respectively, significantly higher than those in U2OS/NC cells ( P<0.001 or P<0.01). The results of wound-healing and Transwell migration assay showed that over-expression of SRLR markedly promoted the invasion ability of U2OS cells ( P<0.05). The result of ELISA analysis showed that the IL-6 secretions in U2OS/NC or U2OS/SRLR cells were (125.38±11.22) pg/ml or (119.97±13.43) pg/ml, without statistical significance ( P>0.05). The subcellular distribution assay revealed that lncRNA-SRLR is predominately located in the nucleus. The result of IF showed that compared with U2OS/NC cells, the expression of PLOD2 was up-regulated in U2OS/SRLR cells. The result of western blotting showed that over-expression of SRLR significantly increased the expression levels of PLOD2, phosphorylation (p)-FAK and p-STAT3 in U2OS cells ( P<0.01). Conclusion:lncRNA-SRLR promotes invasion and metastasis of osteosarcoma by activating PLOD2-FAK/STAT3 signal axis.
10.Mechanism of PLOD2 induced osimertinib resistance in non-small cell lung cancer HCC827 cells
Xiaohong KANG ; Ke WANG ; Ying WANG ; Hongke ZHAO ; Jiao ZHANG ; Kelei ZHAO ; Zhanhui MIAO ; Zhenye XU ; Fei CAO ; Yabin GONG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(3):210-215
Objective:To investigate the effects of osimertinib on proliferation, migration and invasion of procollagen-lysine 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 2 (PLOD2) overexpressing HCC827 cells and explore the potential mechanism of PLOD2 induced osimertinib resistance.Methods:We transfected HCC827 cells with LV-vector and LV-over/PLOD2. The expression of PLOD2 was detected by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. The effects of osimertinib on the proliferation of HCC827-vector and HCC827-PLOD2 cells were evaluated by 3-(4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2, 5-diphenyl-2H tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The effects of osimertinib on the migration and invasion of HCC827-vector and HCC827-PLOD2 cells were determined by Transwell assays. The expressions of E-cadherin and vimentin in cells were detected by immunofluorescence (IF). The expressions of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), FAK-PI3K/AKT and MAPK signal pathway related proteins were detected by western blotting.Results:The MTT assay showed that HCC827-PLOD2 cells were hyposensitive to osimertinib. The 50% inhibitory concentration (IC 50) and resistance index of osimertinib for HCC827-PLOD2 cells was over 1 000 nmol/L and over 100, respectively. The result of wound healing assay showed that the migration distance of HCC827-PLOD2 was about (2.13±0.21) fold changes as that of HCC827-vector cells. The result of Transwell assay showed that the numbers of HCC827-PLOD2 passing through the matrix membrane were (212.78±10.43), significantly higher than (101.32±12.52) of HCC827-vector cells ( P<0.01). The result of IF showed that compared with HCC827-vector cells, the expression of E-cadherin was down-regulated while vimentin was up-regulated in HCC827-PLOD2 cells. Osimertinb downregulated E-cadherin and upregulated vimentin expression in HCC827-vector cells but had limited effect in HCC827-PLOD2 cells. The result of western blotting showed that PLOD2 significantly increased vimentin expression level while decreased E-cadherin expression level. Osimertinib inhibited the expression of p-EGFR, but did not affect the expressions of PLOD2, p-FAK, p-AKT, p-ERK, vimentin and E-cadherin in HCC827-PLOD2 cells. Conclusion:PLOD2 confers resistance to osimertinib in HCC827 cells by regulating EMT, FAK-PI3K/AKT and MAPK signal pathways.

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