1.Invasion and Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer Mediated by Traditional Chinese Medicine via Cell Signaling Pathway: A Review
Min GUO ; Wenyan YU ; Naicheng ZHU ; Yuwei YAN ; Chen ZHONG ; Xiudan CHEN ; Nanxin LI ; Guojuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):323-330
Colorectal cancer is a common and malignant tumor in the digestive tract. Invasion and metastasis of cancer cells are key factors leading to the high mortality rate and postoperative recurrence of colorectal cancer. Chemotherapy is the main treatment method for preventing recurrence of this disease. However, there are many toxic side effects in clinical application, which seriously hinder the treatment process. Therefore, it is imperative to search for efficient and low-toxicity drugs. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of treating colorectal cancer and offers advantages such as safety, effectiveness, multiple targets, multiple pathways and minimal toxic side effects, which have made it increasingly popular worldwide. According to TCM, the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer is rooted in both deficiency and excess. TCM formulas mainly focus on tonifying the body to address the invasion and metastasis of colorectal cancer, such as Jianpi compound, Jianpi Xiaoai decoction, and Bushen Jiedu Sanjie decoction. TCM monomers, such as emodin, berberine, and tanshinone, mainly focus on clearing heat and removing toxin, circulating blood and transforming stasis, and resolving swelling and dispersing nodules. Signaling pathways play a crucial role for analyzing invasion and metastasis, and research has shown that pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin, phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase/protein kinase (PI3K/Akt), Janus kinase 2/signal transduction and transcription activating factor 3 (JAK2/STAT3), nuclear factors-κB (NF-κB), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) play important roles in the invasion and metastasis of colorectal cancer. The invasion and metastasis of colorectal cancer can be inhibited via regulating the key proteins and related factors in these pathways. In this review, we searched various literature databases, such as PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and VIP, using keywords such as "colorectal cancer", "signaling pathway", "invasion and metastasis", and "traditional Chinese medicine", to summarize and analyze the relevant pathways of TCM compounds and monomers against invasion and metastasis of colorectal cancer published in the past five years. The review aims to provide new insights and references for in-depth research on the therapy for invasion and metastasis of colorectal cancer and new drug development.
2.Clinical Safety Monitoring of 3 035 Cases of Juvenile Feilike Mixture After Marketing in Hospital
Jian ZHU ; Zhong WANG ; Jing LIU ; Jun LIU ; Wei YANG ; Yanan YU ; Hongli WU ; Sha ZHOU ; Zhiyu PAN ; Guang WU ; Mengmeng WU ; Zhiwei JING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):194-200
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical safety of Feilike Mixture (FLK) in the real world. MethodsThe safety of all children who received FLK from 29 institutions in 12 provinces between January 21,2021 and December 25,2021 was evaluated through prospective centralized surveillance and a nested case control study. ResultsA total of 3 035 juveniles were included. There were 29 research centers involved,which are distributed across 12 provinces,including one traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital and 28 general hospitals. The average age among the juveniles was (4.77±3.56) years old,and the average weight was (21.81±12.97) kg. Among them,119 cases (3.92%) of juveniles had a history of allergies. Acute bronchitis was the main diagnosis for juveniles,with 1 656 cases (54.46%). FLK was first used in 2 016 cases (66.43%),and 142 juvenile patients had special dosages,accounting for 4.68%. Among them,92 adverse drug reactions (ADRs) occurred,including 73 cases of gastrointestinal system disorders,10 cases of metabolic and nutritional disorders,eight cases of skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases,two cases of vascular and lymphatic disorders,and one case of systemic diseases and various reactions at the administration site. The manifestations of ADRs were mainly diarrhea,stool discoloration,and vomiting,and no serious ADRs occurred. The results of multi-factor analysis indicated that special dosages (the use of FLK)[odds ratio (OR) of 2.642, 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.105-6.323],combined administration: spleen aminopeptide (OR of 4.978, 95%CI of 1.200-20.655),and reason for combined administration: anti-infection (OR of 1.814, 95%CI of 1.071-3.075) were the risk factors for ADRs caused by FLK. Conclusion92 ADRs occurred among 3 035 juveniles using FLK. The incidence of ADRs caused by FLK was 3.03%,and the severity was mainly mild or moderate. Generally,the prognosis was favorable after symptomatic treatment such as drug withdrawal or dosage reduction,suggesting that FLK has good clinical safety.
3.Jianwei Xiaozhang Tablets Improves Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Cancer in Rats via Regulating PI3K-Akt-eNOS Pathway
Hai-Yang HUANG ; Shao-Wen ZHONG ; Yun AN ; Yu-Xin WANG ; Shu-Min ZHU ; Jie GAO ; Xiao-Min LU ; Ming-Guo DONG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(3):709-718
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Jianwei Xiaozhang Tablets on rats with precancerous lesions of gastric cancer(PLGC).Methods Forty male SD rats were randomly divided into the normal group,the model group,the folic acid group and the Jianwei Xiaozhang Tablets group,with 10 rats in each group.In addition to the normal group,the other three groups of rats were prepared by gavage with Ranitidine Aqueous Solution combined with N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine(MNNG)solution drinking method for the preparation of PLGC model.After successful modeling,drugs were administered accordingly for 7 weeks.The changes in body mass of rats during modeling and drug administration were recorded,the gross view of the stomach was observed and scored pathologically,the coefficients of spleen and liver were determined,the pathological changes in gastric tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to measure serum gastrin(GAS),motilin(MTL)and glucagon(GC),Alisin Blue-Periodic Acid Schiff's(AB-PAS)staining was used to observe the thickness of the mucosal layer of gastric tissues,the expressions of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K),phosphorylated PI3K(p-PI3K),protein kinase B(Akt),phosphorylated Akt(p-Akt),and endothelial-type nitric oxide synthase(eNOS)proteins in gastric tissues were detected by protein immunoblotting(Western Blot),and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)protein in gastric tissues was detected by immunofluorescence staining.Results Compared with the normal group,the body mass of rats in the model group grew slowly during the experimental period,gastric macroscopic pathological scores were significantly increased(P<0.01),splenic coefficient and hepatic coefficient were significantly decreased(P<0.01),the gastric tissues showed cuprocyte hyperplasia and intestinal chemotaxis,gastric tissues'inflammation scores were significantly increased(P<0.01),the serum GAS content was significantly increased(P<0.01),and the MTL,GC contents were significantly reduced(P<0.05),and the thickness of the mucous membrane layer of gastric tissue was significantly reduced(P<0.05),the protein expression levels of PI3K,p-PI3K,Akt,p-Akt and eNOS were reduced(P<0.01),and the protein expression level of VEGFA was reduced(P<0.01);compared with the model group,the above indexes of the Jianwei Xiaozhang Tablets group and the folic acid group were all significantly improved(P<0.05 or P<0.01),among which,the Jianwei Xiaozhang Tablets group had a better improvement effect in the proliferation of cup cells and intestinal chemotaxis in gastric tissues,the content of serum GAS,and the thickness of the mucous layer in gastric tissues.Conclusion The mechanism of the improvement of PLGC in rats by Jianwei Xiaozhang Tablets may be related to the activation of the PI3K-Akt-eNOS pathway,which in turn promotes the angiogenesis and repair of gastric damaged tissues.
4.Analysis of the burden of diabetes attributed to metabolic factors from 1990 to 2019
Zhen TANG ; Yujin XIE ; Xinxiang GUO ; Huijuan LIU ; Rui GUAN ; Feng ZHU ; Haijing LI ; Zhongnan XIAO ; Yu ZHONG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(10):991-996
ObjectiveTo analyze the long-term trends of the disease burden of diabetes attributed to metabolic factors in China from 1990 to 2019, and provide scientific recommendations for diabetes prevention and control in China. MethodsDescriptive analysis was conducted on the disease burden data of diabetes attributed to metabolic factors in China from 1990 to 2019, obtained from GBD 2019, encompassing death form diabetes, disability-adjusted life years (DALY), years of life lost (YLL), and years lived with disability (YLD). Joinpoint regression models were employed to analyze the long-term trends in mortality and DALY rates. Furthermore, the study examined the impact of two metabolic risk factors, high fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels and high body mass index (BMI) levels, on the disease burden of diabetes. ResultsFrom 1990 to 2019, the overall standardized mortality and DALY rates attributed to metabolic factors for diabetes in the general population in China showed an upward trend, with both average annual percent changes (AAPCs) of 0.1% in the total population. The trend was upward in males with AAPCs of 0.9% and 0.6%, while it was downward in females with AAPCs of -0.4% and -0.3%. As age increased, the disease burden of diabetes attributed to metabolic factors showed an upward trend, with high FPG and high BMI ranking as the top two attributing risk factors. The disease burden of diabetes attributed to metabolic factors was higher in Chinese males than females. ConclusionThe disease burden of diabetes attributed to metabolic factors is increasing among the overall population and particularly among males, while the burden for female is declining. There is a need to increase intervention efforts for males aged 65 and above, provide scientific guidance on residents’ diet and lifestyle habits, and control blood glucose and body weight.
5.Network pharmacology and subsequent experimental validation reveal the synergistic myocardial protection mechanism of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. and Carthamus tinctorius L.
Linying Zhong ; Ling Dong ; Jing Sun ; Jie Yang ; Zhiying Yu ; Ping He ; Bo Zhu ; Yuxin Zhu ; Siyuan Li ; Wenjuan Xu
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(1):44-54
Objective:
To reveal the molecular mechanism underlying the compatibility of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge (S. miltiorrhiza, Dan Shen) and C. tinctorius L. (C. tinctorius, Hong Hua) as an herb pair through network pharmacology and subsequent experimental validation.
Methods:
Network pharmacology was applied to construct an active ingredient-efficacy target-disease protein network to reveal the unique regulation pattern of S. miltiorrhiza and C. tinctorius as herb pair. Molecular docking was used to verify the binding of the components of these herbs and their potential targets. An H9c2 glucose hypoxia model was used to evaluate the efficacy of the components and their synergistic effects, which were evaluated using the combination index. Western blot was performed to detect the protein expression of these targets.
Results:
Network pharmacology analysis revealed 5 pathways and 8 core targets of S. miltiorrhiza and C. tinctorius in myocardial protection. Five of the core targets were enriched in the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) signaling pathway. S. miltiorrhiza-C. tinctorius achieved vascular tone mainly by regulating the target genes of the HIF-1 pathway. As an upstream gene of the HIF-1 pathway, STAT3 can be activated by the active ingredients cryptotanshinone (Ctan), salvianolic acid B (Sal. B), and myricetin (Myric). Cell experiments revealed that Myric, Sal. B, and Ctan also exhibited synergistic myocardial protective activity. Molecular docking verified the strong binding of Myric, Sal. B, and Ctan to STAT3. Western blot further showed that the active ingredients synergistically upregulated the protein expression of STAT3.
Conclusion
The pharmacodynamic transmission analysis revealed that the active ingredients of S. miltiorrhiza and C. tinctorius can synergistically resist ischemia through various targets and pathways. This study provides a methodological reference for interpreting traditional Chinese medicine compatibility.
6.Practices on"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"Structure for Rare Disease Management in General Hospitals
Yu ZHUANG ; Yuan ZHONG ; Xinxia WU ; Xuedong XU ; Rong MU ; Xiaohui ZHU ; Rong LI ; Wei FU
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(9):37-40
Objectives It was a preliminary exploration on rare disease management of comprehensive hospital based on the"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"structure.Methods By applying interrupted time series analysis,the characteristics and related medical service of rare disease patients discharged from sample hospitals from 2021 to 2023 were measured.Results The results showed that the hospital served 19 825 rare disease patients from 2021 to 2023.The proportion of patients whose main diagnosis were rare diseases was approximately 27%.The interrupted time series technique indicated that the expected proportion of rare disease patients increased instantly by 1.89 thousand points.The capability to diagnose has significantly improved,with a growing trend on volume of bioinformatics analysis services for rare diseases patients.Conclusion The rare disease management based on the"Center-Team"structure can increase the attention of medical staff to rare diseases,strengthen the diagnostic capacity of rare diseases,and make patient management more continuous and disciplinary co-operation more efficient without significantly increasing the input burden on hospitals.
7.Practices on"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"Structure for Rare Disease Management in General Hospitals
Yu ZHUANG ; Yuan ZHONG ; Xinxia WU ; Xuedong XU ; Rong MU ; Xiaohui ZHU ; Rong LI ; Wei FU
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(9):37-40
Objectives It was a preliminary exploration on rare disease management of comprehensive hospital based on the"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"structure.Methods By applying interrupted time series analysis,the characteristics and related medical service of rare disease patients discharged from sample hospitals from 2021 to 2023 were measured.Results The results showed that the hospital served 19 825 rare disease patients from 2021 to 2023.The proportion of patients whose main diagnosis were rare diseases was approximately 27%.The interrupted time series technique indicated that the expected proportion of rare disease patients increased instantly by 1.89 thousand points.The capability to diagnose has significantly improved,with a growing trend on volume of bioinformatics analysis services for rare diseases patients.Conclusion The rare disease management based on the"Center-Team"structure can increase the attention of medical staff to rare diseases,strengthen the diagnostic capacity of rare diseases,and make patient management more continuous and disciplinary co-operation more efficient without significantly increasing the input burden on hospitals.
8.Practices on"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"Structure for Rare Disease Management in General Hospitals
Yu ZHUANG ; Yuan ZHONG ; Xinxia WU ; Xuedong XU ; Rong MU ; Xiaohui ZHU ; Rong LI ; Wei FU
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(9):37-40
Objectives It was a preliminary exploration on rare disease management of comprehensive hospital based on the"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"structure.Methods By applying interrupted time series analysis,the characteristics and related medical service of rare disease patients discharged from sample hospitals from 2021 to 2023 were measured.Results The results showed that the hospital served 19 825 rare disease patients from 2021 to 2023.The proportion of patients whose main diagnosis were rare diseases was approximately 27%.The interrupted time series technique indicated that the expected proportion of rare disease patients increased instantly by 1.89 thousand points.The capability to diagnose has significantly improved,with a growing trend on volume of bioinformatics analysis services for rare diseases patients.Conclusion The rare disease management based on the"Center-Team"structure can increase the attention of medical staff to rare diseases,strengthen the diagnostic capacity of rare diseases,and make patient management more continuous and disciplinary co-operation more efficient without significantly increasing the input burden on hospitals.
9.PENG Peichu's Experience in Staged Differentiation and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Xinyu XU ; Yu PENG ; Wenjing ZHU ; Jing ZHAI ; Dongya SHENG ; Mingyang WANG ; Yiqun SHAO ; Boyang LI ; Qi ZHONG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(7):678-683
This paper summarized Professor PENG Peichu's experience in the differentiation and treatment of prostate cancer in three phases and four stages. It is considered that prostatic cancer is categorized into root deficiency and branch excess, with depletion of healthy qi as the root, and the accumulation of cancer toxin as the minifestation. Clinical diagnosis and treatment of prostatic cancer can be divided into three phases and four stages according to the exuberance and decline of pathogenic and healthy qi and the changes of deficiency and excess of yin and yang. In the initial accumulation phase of cancer toxin (yang excess stage), the key pathogenesis is the accumulation of dampness, heat and static blood, and internal generation of cancer toxin, and the treatment should be resolving toxins, fighting cancer and dispelling yang excess. In the phase of healthy qi deficiency and toxin accumulation (yin deficiency stage), with the lung and kidney yin deficiency, dampness, heat and static toxin accumulation as the key pathogenesis, the treatment should be centered on mutual generation between metal and water to nourish kidney yin, supplemented with the method of clearing heat and draining dampness, activating blood and resolving toxins, for which self-made Nanbei Formula(南北方)is usually used. In the phase of yang deficiency and cold stagnation (yang deficiency stage and yin excess stage), with the spleen and kidney yang deficiency, cold dampness stagnation, static heat and toxin accumulation as the key pathogenesis, the treatment should be warming and tonifying spleen and kidney to dissipate cold accumulation; for deficiency of both yin and yang, and excess pathogen obstruction, modified Yanghe Decoction(阳和汤) is recommended, while for yang deficiency, cold congealing and blood stasis, self-made Wenshen Sanjie Formula(温肾散结方) can be used, and for cold dampness binding with cancer toxin, and cold complex with heat, self-made Quanan Formula (泉安方) is advised.
10.Practices on"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"Structure for Rare Disease Management in General Hospitals
Yu ZHUANG ; Yuan ZHONG ; Xinxia WU ; Xuedong XU ; Rong MU ; Xiaohui ZHU ; Rong LI ; Wei FU
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(9):37-40
Objectives It was a preliminary exploration on rare disease management of comprehensive hospital based on the"Center-Multidisciplinary Team"structure.Methods By applying interrupted time series analysis,the characteristics and related medical service of rare disease patients discharged from sample hospitals from 2021 to 2023 were measured.Results The results showed that the hospital served 19 825 rare disease patients from 2021 to 2023.The proportion of patients whose main diagnosis were rare diseases was approximately 27%.The interrupted time series technique indicated that the expected proportion of rare disease patients increased instantly by 1.89 thousand points.The capability to diagnose has significantly improved,with a growing trend on volume of bioinformatics analysis services for rare diseases patients.Conclusion The rare disease management based on the"Center-Team"structure can increase the attention of medical staff to rare diseases,strengthen the diagnostic capacity of rare diseases,and make patient management more continuous and disciplinary co-operation more efficient without significantly increasing the input burden on hospitals.


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