Background:Wenqing Yin(WQY)is a classic prescription used to treat skin diseases like atopic dermatitis(AD)in China,and the aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of WQY o...Background:Wenqing Yin(WQY)is a classic prescription used to treat skin diseases like atopic dermatitis(AD)in China,and the aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of WQY on AD.Methods:The DNFB-induced mouse models of AD were established to investigate the therapeutic effects of WQY on AD.The symptoms of AD in the ears and backs of the mice were assessed,while inflammatory factors in the ear were quantified using quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR),and the percentages of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells in the spleen were analyzed through flow cytometry.The compounds in WQY were identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)analysis and the key targets and pathways of WQY to treat AD were predicted by network pharmacology.Subsequently,the key genes were tested and verified by qRT-PCR,and the potential active components and target proteins were verified by molecular docking.Results:WQY relieved the AD symptoms and histopathological injuries in the ear and back skin of mice with AD.Meanwhile,WQY significantly reduced the levels of inflammatory factors IL-6 and IL-1βin ear tissue,as well as the ratio of CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)cells in spleen.Additionally,a total of 142 compounds were identified from the water extract of WQY by UPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS.39 key targets related to AD were screened out by network pharmacology methods.The KEGG analysis indicated that the effects of WQY were primarily mediated through pathways associated with Toll-like receptor signaling and T cell receptor signaling.Moreover,the results of qRT-PCR demonstrated that WQY significantly reduced the mRNA expressions of IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3,and molecular docking simulation verified that the active components of WQY had excellent binding abilities with IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3 proteins.Conclusion:The present study demonstrated that WQY effectively relieved AD symptoms in mice,decreased the inflammatory factors levels,regulated the balance of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells,and the mechanism may be associated with the suppression of Th2 and Treg cell immune responses.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hypertension is a significant global health concern and serves as a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases,stroke,and renal failure.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)has been utilized for an extend...BACKGROUND Hypertension is a significant global health concern and serves as a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases,stroke,and renal failure.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)has been utilized for an extended period to address hypertension,with the syndrome known as Yin deficiency and Yang hyperactivity syndrome(YDYHS)frequently observed in individuals with elevated blood pressure.This syndrome is characterized by symptoms including dizziness,tinnitus,irritability,and insomnia,which are thought to result from an imbalance between Yin,representing the cooling and nourishing aspects,and Yang,denoting the active and warming aspects of the body.Despite the prevalent application of TCM in clinical settings,the metabolic mechanisms underlying the YDYHS in the context of hypertension remain inadequately elucidated.AIM To explore the differential plasma metabolites and associated pathways in hypertensive patients with YDYHS using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)to elucidate the distinctive blood metabolite pattern in this patient population.METHODS GC-MS was used to analyze plasma samples from 51 hypertensive patients with YDYHS and 20 healthy controls.Chemometric methods,including principal component analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis,were employed to identify potential biochemical patterns.Simultaneously,the high-quality Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes metabolic pathways database was used to identify associated metabolic pathways.Using variable importance in projection and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses,potential biomarkers were extracted to assess their clinical utility.RESULTS Metabolomic profiling of hypertensive patients with YDYHS identified 20 potential biomarkers(4-hydroxybenzoic acid,pectin,1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene,D-ribose,3-hydroxybutyric acid,quinic acid,L-lysine,oleic acid,2-hydroxybutyric acid,linoleic acid,citric acid,alpha-tocopherol,D-glucuronic acid,glycerol,N-acetyl-L-aspartic acid,betamannosylglycerate,indolelactic acid,L-glutamic acid,D-maltose,L-aspartic acid)and four metabolic pathways(linoleic acid metabolism;alanine,aspartate and glutamate metabolism;D-glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism;arginine biosynthesis).The identified differential metabolites may serve as potential biomarkers for distinguishing hypertensive patients with YDYHS from healthy controls.The area under the curve values ranged from 0.750 to 0.866.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that these differential metabolites can effectively classify hypertensive patients with YDYHS and healthy individuals.CONCLUSION The metabolomic analysis revealed a distinct blood metabolite pattern in hypertensive patients with YDYHS compared to the healthy control group,highlighting the potential role of the identified 20 biomarkers and four metabolic pathways in these patients.These findings may serve as an important material basis for understanding the occurrence and development of the disease,providing a scientific foundation for future clinical diagnosis.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To utilize the Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution(TCMC)as a complementary and alternative approach for early disease detection and treatment,with a focus on Yin and Yang deficiency constitutions,which...OBJECTIVE:To utilize the Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution(TCMC)as a complementary and alternative approach for early disease detection and treatment,with a focus on Yin and Yang deficiency constitutions,which serve as key references for disease prevention and management.METHODS:The dataset containing the data of Yin and Yang deficiency constitution was identified through the Gene Expression Omnibus database.This database was used for differential expression genes(DEGs)analysis and weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA),and the characteristic genes were then obtained in the dataset using a machine learning method.The hub genes of Yin and Yang deficiency constitution were obtained after analysis using the above three methods,and the hub genes were enriched and analyzed.Subsequently,the hub genes of Yin and Yang deficiency constitution were validated using external datasets.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis was used on each hub genes of the two groups to further understand their diagnostic performance.The mi RNA–lnc RNA-gene network was used to further analyze the hub genes.Immunoinfiltration and gene set enrichment analysis were performed on the shared hub genes.RESULTS:The GSE87474 dataset was used for DEGs analysis and WGCNA.Using machine learning analyses,we identified 15 and 14 hub genes for Yin and Yang deficiency constitutions,respectively.The results of enrichment analyses showed that Yin deficiency constitution was associated with interleukin-17 signaling pathway,whereas Yang deficiency constitution was associated with glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis–keratan sulfate.The validation dataset GSE56116 showed statistically significant data for s-adenosylmethionine sensor upstream of MTORC1(SAMTOR,also named C7orf60),cofilin 2(CFL2),cytohesin 1 interacting protein(CYTIP),G protein-coupled receptor 183(GPR183),hippocampus abundant transcript 1(HIAT1),kelch like family member 15(KLHL15),mitogen-activated protein kinase 6(MAPK6),and prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2)in Yin deficiency and fucosyltransferase 8(FUT8),TATA-box binding protein associated factor,RNA polymerase I subunit D(TAF1D),zinc finger protein 24(ZNF24),MAPK6,and leptin receptor overlapping transcript like 1(LEPROTL1)in Yang deficiency.The ROC results indicated that these genes have diagnostic value.MAPK6 is a shared hub gene for Yin and Yang deficiencies.CONCLUSIONS:This study identified C7orf60,CFL2,CYTIP,GPR183,HIAT1,KLHL15,MAPK6,and PTGS2 in Yin deficiency and FUT8,TAF1D,ZNF24,MAPK6,and LEPROTL1 in Yang deficiency as potential biomarkers,providing insights into their pathogenesis.This theory not only guides the diagnostic approach in TCM but also extends its influence to various scientific research fields.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of the method of softening the liver,harmonizing the spleen,and unblocking the orifices in the treatment of Xiaoke Neizhang with Qi and Yin deficiency type.Methods:Seventy-tw...Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of the method of softening the liver,harmonizing the spleen,and unblocking the orifices in the treatment of Xiaoke Neizhang with Qi and Yin deficiency type.Methods:Seventy-two patients with Xiaoke Neizhang of qi and yin deficiency type were selected from March 2024 to May 2025 and divided into a treatment group and a control group with 36 cases each according to the random number table method.The treatment group was treated with the method of softening the liver,harmonizing the spleen,and unblocking the orifices,which included oral administration of Softening the Liver and Harmonizing the Spleen Pills combined with iontophoresis of Xuesaitong Injection.The control group was treated with oral administration of calcium dobesilate capsules.Both groups were treated for 2 courses,and multiple indicators such as visual acuity,fundus condition,and TCM syndrome scores were compared between the two groups.Results:The total effective rate of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group.There were significant differences in visual acuity,fundus condition,and TCM syndrome scores between and within the groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:The method of softening the liver,harmonizing the spleen,and unblocking the orifices has a definite clinical effect in the treatment of Xiaoke Neizhang with Qi and Yin deficiency type.It has a direct effect,is painless,easy for patients to accept,and has high clinical application value.展开更多
As an important branch of traditional medicine,Zhuang Medicine is renowned for its unique prescriptions and techniques in clinical treatment,with significant therapeutic effects and widespread popularity.This article ...As an important branch of traditional medicine,Zhuang Medicine is renowned for its unique prescriptions and techniques in clinical treatment,with significant therapeutic effects and widespread popularity.This article introduces Professor Fang Gang’s experience in treating obesity-type polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)with modified Zhuang Medicine Mao Xia Yin.Professor Fang Gang proposes that the etiology and pathogenesis of obesity-type polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)primarily stem from spleen deficiency,which impairs the transport of water and dampness.This dysfunction leads to the accumulation of dampness that transforms into phlegm.Over time,the stagnation of phlegm and dampness generates internal heat,resulting in the formation of“dampness toxin,”“phlegm toxin,”and“heat toxin.”These pathological toxins obstruct the circulation of Qi and blood,causing stasis and the emergence of“stasis toxin.”The buildup of these toxins ultimately blocks the three channels and two pathways,disrupting the harmony among the three Qi of heaven,earth,and man.This disharmony culminates in impaired uterine gland function.Therefore,the treatment mainly focuses on tonifying deficiency,detoxifying,and regulating Qi.展开更多
BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection is widely considered to be a major risk factor for gastric cancer,contributing to its development through the Correa cascade.Yin Yang 1(YY1)is a transcription factor t...BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection is widely considered to be a major risk factor for gastric cancer,contributing to its development through the Correa cascade.Yin Yang 1(YY1)is a transcription factor that acts as a promoter or suppressor of cancer progression.However,the role of YY1 in the inflammatory transformation associated with H.pylori-induced gastric cancer remains unclear.AIM To explore the expression of YY1 in gastric cancer and its impact on cancer progression with H.pylori infection.METHODS H.pylori bacteria were cocultured with GSE1 cells,AGS cells,and SGC7901 cells,as well as in infected and xenograft mouse models.Expression of YY1,members of the Janus kinase 2(JAK2)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)signaling pathway,and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)-related proteins in gastric cancer was examined using Western blotting,quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction,and immunohistochemistry.Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method with the log-rank test.The role of YY1 in gastric cancer cell proliferation was further evaluated through in vitro and in vivo assays.RESULTS YY1 was highly expressed in gastric cancer tissues and cells.Kaplan-Meier survival curves indicated that high YY1 expression correlated with a poor prognosis.YY1 expression showed a gradually increasing trend in H.pyloriinduced gastritis and gastric tumors.In vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrated that H.pylori infection promoted phosphorylation of JAK2 and STAT3,thereby activating the EMT pathway,in which YY1 played a key role.YY1 and JAK2 interaction was validated by chromatin immunoprecipitation.YY1 knockdown or pharmacological inhibition reversed EMT and suppressed gastric cancer cell proliferation and metastasis.CONCLUSION These results suggest that YY1 plays an important role in progression of H.pylori-induced gastric cancer by activating EMT.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effects of a Chinese medicine formula“Qingxuan Runmu Yin”(QRY)on ocular surface inflammation in a rat model of dry eye,and its mechanism via the toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/transforming growth ...AIM:To investigate the effects of a Chinese medicine formula“Qingxuan Runmu Yin”(QRY)on ocular surface inflammation in a rat model of dry eye,and its mechanism via the toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/transforming growth factor kinase 1(TAK1)/p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(p38MAPK)signaling pathway.METHODS:Seventy-two Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups(n=12 each):the control group,model group,3 groups of QRY(with low-,medium-,and high-doses),and SB203580 group.Dry eye was induced using benzalkonium chloride.Schirmer’s test(SIT)and corneal fluorescein staining(CFS)were performed every 14d throughout the experiment.Histopathological changes in corneal and conjunctival tissues were observed using hematoxylin and eosin(HE)and periodic acid-Schiff(PAS)staining.Protein expression levels of key inflammatory markers and signaling pathway targets were assessed via immunohistochemistry,ELISA,and Western blotting.RESULTS:Compared to the control group,the model group showed significant reductions in SIT and increases in CFS scores,alongside structural disorganization of corneal/conjunctival tissues,decreased conjunctival goblet cell(CGC)numbers,and elevated expression of inflammatory markers[interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,tumor necrosis factoralpha(TNF-α),matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP9)]and pathway proteins(TLR4,p-TAK1,p-p38MAPK;P<0.05).Treatment with QRY(low,medium,and high doses)and SB203580 significantly improved SIT scores,reduced CFS scores,restored corneoconjunctival structure,increased CGC numbers,and decreased expression levels of IL-1β,IL-6,TNF-α,MMP9,TLR4,p-TAK1,and p-p38MAPK proteins compared to the model group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:QRY may alleviate ocular surface inflammation associated with dry eye by inhibiting the TLR4/TAK1/p38MAPK signaling pathway,highlighting its potential therapeutic efficacy for dry eye.展开更多
The persistence of covalently closed circular DNA(cccDNA)in hepatitis B virus(HBV)-infected hepatocytes remains a major obstacle to effective antiviral treatment.Understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating HBV c...The persistence of covalently closed circular DNA(cccDNA)in hepatitis B virus(HBV)-infected hepatocytes remains a major obstacle to effective antiviral treatment.Understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating HBV cccDNA transcription is essential for developing novel therapeutic strategies.In this study,we investigated the role of RNA binding motif protein 25(RBM25)in HBV replication,focusing on its interaction with cccDNA and its regulation of host transcription factors.The results demonstrated that RBM25 knockdown markedly inhibited HBV replication,reducing levels of HBV DNA,hepatitis B e antigen(HBeAg),hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg),HBV RNA,and L-HBs in HBV-replicating and infected cell models.Consistent results were observed in a mouse model hydrodynamically injected with 1.2HBV plasmid.Conversely,RBM25 overexpression significantly enhanced HBV replication.Mechanistically,RBM25 promoted HBV promoter activities by binding to cccDNA through its RE/RD and PWI domains.This effect was mediated by increased Yin Yang 1(YY1)expression,which enhanced acetylation of cccDNA-bound histones,promoting HBV transcription.Furthermore,RBM25 expression was upregulated and translocated to the nucleus following core protein expression and accumulation,while overexpression of RBM25 promoted core protein degradation.In conclusion,this study demonstrates that RBM25 is a novel host factor that enhances HBV replication by upregulating YY1-dependent transcriptional activation of cccDNA.It also reveales a reciprocal regulatory mechanism between the HBV core protein and RBM25,which helps sustain HBV replication.展开更多
Objective：To explore the nature of deficiency in spleen-yin syndrome,which could provide scientific theoretical support and practical guidance for clinical Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM）syndrome differentiation ...Objective：To explore the nature of deficiency in spleen-yin syndrome,which could provide scientific theoretical support and practical guidance for clinical Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM）syndrome differentiation based on biology,and had a strong clinical significance.Methods：Serum Cu and Zn were detected by atomic absorption spectrophotometer,serum vitamin E by high performance liquid chromatography,serum vitamin C by 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Colorimetry,total superoxide dismutase（SOD）and Cu and Zn- SOD by the xanthine oxidase method,and malondialdehyde（MDA）by the 2-thiobarbituric acid method（TBA）.Total antioxidant capacity was detected by a colorimetry kit.Amylase Activity was detected by an automatic biochemical analyzer.Lysozyme was detected by lysozyme detection plate,the diameter of bacteriolysis circle was measured and the corresponding content of lysozyme was obtained from a table of standard curve values.Results： No significant difference in total SOD and Cu,Zn-SOD was found between deficiency in spleen-yin group and normal group.However,such factors in deficiency in kidney-yin group were significantly lower than the other groups（P〈0.05）.The MDA content in both deficiency in spleen-yin group and deficiency in kidney-yin group were significantly higher than that of normal group（P〈0.05）,while the total antioxidant capacity was significantly lower than normal group（P〈0.05）.The vitamin E content in deficiency in kidney-yin group was significantly lower than that in the other two groups（P〈0.05）.No significant difference in the contents of vitamin C,Cu and Zn were observed in these groups.The Zn/Cu level in deficiency in kidney-yin group and the vitamin E level in deficiency in spleen-yin group decreased,but with no significant difference.Amylase activity in unit time in cases with deficiency in spleen-yin was lower than and had significant differences with that in normal cases,and higher than that in cases with deficiency in kidney-yin.The sectional velocity of saliva and the ratio of lysozyme in normal case group were significantly higher than other two groups,while deficiency in the spleen-yin group was significantly higher than the deficiency in kidney-yin group.Conclusion：All the results indicated that the objective pathological mechanism between the deficiency in spleen-yin and deficiency in kidney-yin was different.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy on improving the quality of meibum in patients suffer from dry eye disease(DED)due to meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)with hyperactivity of Yang due to Yin deficiency pattern...OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy on improving the quality of meibum in patients suffer from dry eye disease(DED)due to meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)with hyperactivity of Yang due to Yin deficiency pattern after being treated with Pinggan Yuyin Qingre formula(平肝育阴清热方,PGYYQR).METHODS:Totally 120 patients who met the inclusion criteria were included and stratified into three levels according to the level of MGD(1-3),and patients in each level was randomly allocated into the treatment group and control group according to a 1∶1 ratio.Both groups were treated with sodium hyaluronate eye drops,and the treatment group was also given PGYYQR granules.Both groups were treated continuously for eight weeks.The score of the properties of meibomian gland(MG)secretion,the score of the palpebral margins,the average noninvasive tear breakup time(NITBUTav),lipid layer thickness(LLT),and Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)syndrome efficacy were compared between the two groups after treatment.RESULTS:A total of 116 cases were included in the statistical analysis.The differences were statistically significant in the score of the properties of MG secretion,the score of the palpebral margins,and NITBUTav between the two groups after treatment,the treatment group was superior to the control group;there was no evidence of a difference in LLT.In terms of TCM syndrome efficacy,the total effective rate was 84.7%in the treatment group and 50.9%in the control group,with the statistically significant difference.None of the included cases had adverse reactions.CONCLUSIONS:PGYYQR is effective in improving the quality of meibum,and the tear film stability which thereby relieving the ocular symptoms in MGD-related DED patients with hyperactivity of Yang due to Yin deficiency pattern.展开更多
The manuscript Yin Shu(The Book of Pulling),excavated from Zhangjiashan Han Tomb No.247,is the earliest surviving text on therapeutic exercise known as Dao Yin(lit.guiding and pulling).Discovered in 1983,this Dao Yin ...The manuscript Yin Shu(The Book of Pulling),excavated from Zhangjiashan Han Tomb No.247,is the earliest surviving text on therapeutic exercise known as Dao Yin(lit.guiding and pulling).Discovered in 1983,this Dao Yin text,together with the drawings of 44 figures performing“guiding and pulling”exercises found in the Mawangdui Han Tomb in 1974,are of great significance to the study of the early history of Dao Yin.Prior to these discoveries,researchers into Dao Yin relied mainly on material found in the Dao Zang(the Daoist Canon),compiled in 1145.This led to their conclusion that Dao Yin was essentially Daoist.The development of Dao Yin reached its zenith during the Sui Dynasty(581–618 CE),when it became one of the three medical departments at the imperial medical education institution.As part of the medical reform of the second Sui Emperor,Yang Di,Dao Yin became the treatment of choice,and the employment of a large number of Dao Yin specialists to the Sui court transformed the state medical service.The compilation of Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun(Treatise on the Origins and Manifestations of Various Diseases)under Yang Di’s decree,incorporated an abundance of resources on Dao Yin,enabling physicians to potentially“prescribe”Dao Yin to their patients.Situating both Yin Shu and Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun in their social and historical contexts,this article analyses their editorial treatments,examines their different objectives,styles,and readerships,and compares the various exercises described in the two texts.It emphasizes the fact that over a period of nearly a thousand years,from the late Warring States(475–221 BCE)to the Sui and Tang periods,Dao Yin was an important medical practice,culminating in its institutionalization by the Sui government.展开更多
Insomnia prevalence may reach up to 30%of the population considering at least one of the following criteria:difficulty in falling asleep,difficulty in remaining asleep,waking up too early,not repairing sleep or bad sl...Insomnia prevalence may reach up to 30%of the population considering at least one of the following criteria:difficulty in falling asleep,difficulty in remaining asleep,waking up too early,not repairing sleep or bad sleep quality,followed by daily consequences of lack of sleep such as lack of attention or stress.Several studies have reported the use of acupuncture as a therapeutic alternative for insomnia treatment showing important results such as anxiety decrease,improvement of sleep quality,decrease of daily consequences of insomnia,among others.The aim of this project was to use acupuncture as treatment for insomnia using the points Shenmen(神门HT7),Taiyuan(太渊LU9),Neiguan(内关PC6)and Yintang(印堂EX-HN3).After the signing of the TCLE,the patient answered a questionnaire during sessions 1,5 and10.The patient received insomnia treatment through puncture of the following points:HT7,LU9,PC6 and EX-HN3.The patient reported a significant improve in the sleep quality after the first sessions and absence of the symptoms after the tenth session.Therefore we conclude that the stimulation of these acupoints is useful in the insomnia treatment.展开更多
转录因子Yin Yang 1是具有锌指结构的DNA结合蛋白,在细胞转录调控中发挥重要作用,且与肿瘤的发生、转移、耐药及不良预后有关。研究表明Yin Yang 1对大多数肿瘤发生发展起促进作用,仅对少数肿瘤具有抑制作用。Yin Yang 1对肿瘤的促进或...转录因子Yin Yang 1是具有锌指结构的DNA结合蛋白,在细胞转录调控中发挥重要作用,且与肿瘤的发生、转移、耐药及不良预后有关。研究表明Yin Yang 1对大多数肿瘤发生发展起促进作用,仅对少数肿瘤具有抑制作用。Yin Yang 1对肿瘤的促进或抑制作用主要依赖于与Yin Yang 1相互作用的靶基因或蛋白因子。从Yin Yang 1的结构及调控机制入手,综述Yin Yang 1在肿瘤中的研究进展。展开更多
The magnum opus of the famous physician Wang Haogu in the Yuan Dynasty,"Yinzheng Lueli(Brief Examples of Yin Syndromes)",invented the"Yin Syndrome"theory based on"The Treatise on Febrile Disea...The magnum opus of the famous physician Wang Haogu in the Yuan Dynasty,"Yinzheng Lueli(Brief Examples of Yin Syndromes)",invented the"Yin Syndrome"theory based on"The Treatise on Febrile Diseases",systematically discussed the theory of"cold drinking leads to internal injury",and advocated the treatment of warm tonifying the spleen and kidney rather than heat tonification,initiated the study of"warm tonification"in the subsequent Ming and Qing Dynasties.These have played an important role in the inheritance and advancement of the Yishui School,and also have a profound impact on the Chinese medicine theory and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in later generations.展开更多
Yinhuo decoction is recorded by Shiduo Chen,a doctor in the Qing Dynasty,in the Dialectical Record.It is mainly used to treat4*"tonsillitis with yin asthenia.^^Its pathogenesis is deficiency of kidney Yin and Yan...Yinhuo decoction is recorded by Shiduo Chen,a doctor in the Qing Dynasty,in the Dialectical Record.It is mainly used to treat4*"tonsillitis with yin asthenia.^^Its pathogenesis is deficiency of kidney Yin and Yang-function insufficiency of kidney Zang,resulting in vacuity heat floating upward.Professor Xiaoyan Wang,the tutor,believes that the general pathogenesis of insomnia is that Vang does not enter Yin.The application of Yinhuo Decoction in clinic to treat insomnia is quite effective.展开更多
Objective: to explore the clinical effect of Yangyin Qingyu Decoction on children with HSPN. Methods: 60 children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis diagnosed from 2017 to 2020 were selected and randomly divided ...Objective: to explore the clinical effect of Yangyin Qingyu Decoction on children with HSPN. Methods: 60 children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis diagnosed from 2017 to 2020 were selected and randomly divided into the control group and the research group according to the order of admission. Subsequently, the control group was treated with glucocorticoid. The study group used Yangyin Qingyu Decoction. Finally, the two groups of children's urine protein, urine red blood cells, urine occult blood and other indicators were compared. Results: urine protein, urine occult blood and urine red blood cells in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the effective rate was significantly higher than that in the control group, with statistical significance (P < 0.05). The TCM syndrome score of the children in the study group was lower than that of the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: using Yangyin Qingyu Decoction to treat the children with HSPN can reduce the urine protein, urine occult blood, urine red blood cells and TCM syndrome score of the children, and has better clinical curative effect and improves the quality of life of the children.展开更多
The pathogenic mechanism of diabetic kidney disease(DKD) is complex. The development of DKD cannot be fully explained by a single mechanism.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) has been applied extensively for the treatm...The pathogenic mechanism of diabetic kidney disease(DKD) is complex. The development of DKD cannot be fully explained by a single mechanism.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) has been applied extensively for the treatment of DKD in China.However, studying the mechanism of DKD using theories and methods that are appropriate for TCM characteristics and searching for theoretical bases for TCM clinical application are topics that still need to be explored and researched. Activation of the transforming growth factor(TGF)-β1/Smad and PI3 K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways functions as a self-protection mechanism against renal microinflammation in DKD. However, the persistent abnormal overactivation of reactions causes secondary cell dysfunction, cell apoptosis, increased extracellular matrix(ECM) secretion, and eventually renal fibrosis. During this process, the dysregulation of self-balance among a variety of signaling pathways and the loss of self-feedback regulatory mecha-nisms downstream of these signaling pathways are critical causes of the occurrence and development of DKD. TCM may both inhibit the expression or activation of "hyperactive" signaling pathways(NFB, Smad3, and PI3 K/Akt/mTOR) and increase the expression or activation of "deficient" signaling pathways(Smad7 and PTEN) to restore balance to cells with an abnormal pathophysiological status and achieve the goal of DKD treatment.展开更多
AIM To evaluate the therapeutic mechanism of Yinchenhao Chengqi (YCHCQ) decoction (containing mainly Herba Artemisia capillaris) combined with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for endotoxemia (ETM) in acute cholangitis...AIM To evaluate the therapeutic mechanism of Yinchenhao Chengqi (YCHCQ) decoction (containing mainly Herba Artemisia capillaris) combined with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for endotoxemia (ETM) in acute cholangitis.METHODS Twenty-one cases of acute cholangitis with ETM were divided randomly into two groups: group A, 10 patients treated with YCHCQ decoction combined with EST, group B, 11 patients treated with EST. The incidence rate of ETM, plasmic ET, serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malonyldialdehyde (MDA), complement C3 and C-reactive protein (CRP) were studied respectively.RESULTS The ET level of group A (35.92ng/L±8.30ng/L) was significantly reduced after 7 days of treatment (P＜0.05) in contrast to that of group B (47.8ng/L±11.62ng/L), so did the level of MDA and CRP. But the SOD activity and C3 level in group A increased significantly (P＜0.05).CONCLUSION YCHCQ decoction combined with EST had a beneficial effect for ETM in acute cholangitis.INTRODUCTIONEndotoxemia (ETM) is one of the most important physiopathologic causes of acute cholangitis and it is the trigger of cytokines and inflammatory factors. In recent studies it has been found that Yinchenhao Chengqi (YCHCQ) decoction has a beneficial effect on ETM in acute cholangitis. With the development of endoscopic surgery, endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) has become an effective replacement for some operations in the treatment of acute cholangitis[1]. The effect of YCHCQ decoction combined with EST on ET, oxygen free radical and complement C3 was observed in order to find out its therapeutic mechanism.展开更多
By using mathematical reasoning, this paper demonstrates the mathematical intervening principle: “Virtual disease is to fill his mother but real disease is to rush down his son” (虚则补其母, 实则泄其子) and “Strong...By using mathematical reasoning, this paper demonstrates the mathematical intervening principle: “Virtual disease is to fill his mother but real disease is to rush down his son” (虚则补其母, 实则泄其子) and “Strong inhibition of the same time, support the weak” (抑强扶弱) based on “Yin Yang Wu Xing” Theory in image mathematics of Traditional Chinese Mathematics (TCMath). We defined generalized relations and generalized reasoning, introduced the concept of steady multilateral systems with two non-compatibility relations, and discussed its energy properties. Later based on the intervention principle in image mathematics of TCMath and treated the research object of the image mathematics as a steady multilateral system, it has been proved that the mathematical intervening principle is true. The kernel of this paper is the existence and reasoning of the non-compatibility relations in steady multilateral systems, and it accords with the oriental thinking model.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82004252)the Project of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guangdong Province(202405112017596500)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(202102020533).
文摘Background:Wenqing Yin(WQY)is a classic prescription used to treat skin diseases like atopic dermatitis(AD)in China,and the aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of WQY on AD.Methods:The DNFB-induced mouse models of AD were established to investigate the therapeutic effects of WQY on AD.The symptoms of AD in the ears and backs of the mice were assessed,while inflammatory factors in the ear were quantified using quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR),and the percentages of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells in the spleen were analyzed through flow cytometry.The compounds in WQY were identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)analysis and the key targets and pathways of WQY to treat AD were predicted by network pharmacology.Subsequently,the key genes were tested and verified by qRT-PCR,and the potential active components and target proteins were verified by molecular docking.Results:WQY relieved the AD symptoms and histopathological injuries in the ear and back skin of mice with AD.Meanwhile,WQY significantly reduced the levels of inflammatory factors IL-6 and IL-1βin ear tissue,as well as the ratio of CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)cells in spleen.Additionally,a total of 142 compounds were identified from the water extract of WQY by UPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS.39 key targets related to AD were screened out by network pharmacology methods.The KEGG analysis indicated that the effects of WQY were primarily mediated through pathways associated with Toll-like receptor signaling and T cell receptor signaling.Moreover,the results of qRT-PCR demonstrated that WQY significantly reduced the mRNA expressions of IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3,and molecular docking simulation verified that the active components of WQY had excellent binding abilities with IL-4,IL-10,GATA3 and FOXP3 proteins.Conclusion:The present study demonstrated that WQY effectively relieved AD symptoms in mice,decreased the inflammatory factors levels,regulated the balance of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells,and the mechanism may be associated with the suppression of Th2 and Treg cell immune responses.
基金Supported by the Projects of Design and Statistics of Clinical Trials in Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.A YXC2022-01-0110Exploring the Mechanism by which Pingyang Yuyin Granules Improve Hypertensive Kidney Injury Based on the'Balance'Theory of PPARγ/HGF and TGF-β1/Smads Signaling Pathways,No.Y2022ZR09.
文摘BACKGROUND Hypertension is a significant global health concern and serves as a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases,stroke,and renal failure.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)has been utilized for an extended period to address hypertension,with the syndrome known as Yin deficiency and Yang hyperactivity syndrome(YDYHS)frequently observed in individuals with elevated blood pressure.This syndrome is characterized by symptoms including dizziness,tinnitus,irritability,and insomnia,which are thought to result from an imbalance between Yin,representing the cooling and nourishing aspects,and Yang,denoting the active and warming aspects of the body.Despite the prevalent application of TCM in clinical settings,the metabolic mechanisms underlying the YDYHS in the context of hypertension remain inadequately elucidated.AIM To explore the differential plasma metabolites and associated pathways in hypertensive patients with YDYHS using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)to elucidate the distinctive blood metabolite pattern in this patient population.METHODS GC-MS was used to analyze plasma samples from 51 hypertensive patients with YDYHS and 20 healthy controls.Chemometric methods,including principal component analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis,were employed to identify potential biochemical patterns.Simultaneously,the high-quality Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes metabolic pathways database was used to identify associated metabolic pathways.Using variable importance in projection and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses,potential biomarkers were extracted to assess their clinical utility.RESULTS Metabolomic profiling of hypertensive patients with YDYHS identified 20 potential biomarkers(4-hydroxybenzoic acid,pectin,1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene,D-ribose,3-hydroxybutyric acid,quinic acid,L-lysine,oleic acid,2-hydroxybutyric acid,linoleic acid,citric acid,alpha-tocopherol,D-glucuronic acid,glycerol,N-acetyl-L-aspartic acid,betamannosylglycerate,indolelactic acid,L-glutamic acid,D-maltose,L-aspartic acid)and four metabolic pathways(linoleic acid metabolism;alanine,aspartate and glutamate metabolism;D-glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism;arginine biosynthesis).The identified differential metabolites may serve as potential biomarkers for distinguishing hypertensive patients with YDYHS from healthy controls.The area under the curve values ranged from 0.750 to 0.866.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that these differential metabolites can effectively classify hypertensive patients with YDYHS and healthy individuals.CONCLUSION The metabolomic analysis revealed a distinct blood metabolite pattern in hypertensive patients with YDYHS compared to the healthy control group,highlighting the potential role of the identified 20 biomarkers and four metabolic pathways in these patients.These findings may serve as an important material basis for understanding the occurrence and development of the disease,providing a scientific foundation for future clinical diagnosis.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:Establishment and Validation of a High-throughput Screening System for Traditional Chinese Medicine Against Dry Eye Disease based on transforming growth factor-βand B-cell lymphoma-2(No.81574031)2023 Hunan Provincial Department of Education Scientific Research Project:Yiguanjian Decoction Regulates Th17/Treg Cell Balance and Its Intervention Mechanism in Dry Eye with Liver Yin Deficiency Syndrome(No.23A0300)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To utilize the Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution(TCMC)as a complementary and alternative approach for early disease detection and treatment,with a focus on Yin and Yang deficiency constitutions,which serve as key references for disease prevention and management.METHODS:The dataset containing the data of Yin and Yang deficiency constitution was identified through the Gene Expression Omnibus database.This database was used for differential expression genes(DEGs)analysis and weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA),and the characteristic genes were then obtained in the dataset using a machine learning method.The hub genes of Yin and Yang deficiency constitution were obtained after analysis using the above three methods,and the hub genes were enriched and analyzed.Subsequently,the hub genes of Yin and Yang deficiency constitution were validated using external datasets.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis was used on each hub genes of the two groups to further understand their diagnostic performance.The mi RNA–lnc RNA-gene network was used to further analyze the hub genes.Immunoinfiltration and gene set enrichment analysis were performed on the shared hub genes.RESULTS:The GSE87474 dataset was used for DEGs analysis and WGCNA.Using machine learning analyses,we identified 15 and 14 hub genes for Yin and Yang deficiency constitutions,respectively.The results of enrichment analyses showed that Yin deficiency constitution was associated with interleukin-17 signaling pathway,whereas Yang deficiency constitution was associated with glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis–keratan sulfate.The validation dataset GSE56116 showed statistically significant data for s-adenosylmethionine sensor upstream of MTORC1(SAMTOR,also named C7orf60),cofilin 2(CFL2),cytohesin 1 interacting protein(CYTIP),G protein-coupled receptor 183(GPR183),hippocampus abundant transcript 1(HIAT1),kelch like family member 15(KLHL15),mitogen-activated protein kinase 6(MAPK6),and prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2)in Yin deficiency and fucosyltransferase 8(FUT8),TATA-box binding protein associated factor,RNA polymerase I subunit D(TAF1D),zinc finger protein 24(ZNF24),MAPK6,and leptin receptor overlapping transcript like 1(LEPROTL1)in Yang deficiency.The ROC results indicated that these genes have diagnostic value.MAPK6 is a shared hub gene for Yin and Yang deficiencies.CONCLUSIONS:This study identified C7orf60,CFL2,CYTIP,GPR183,HIAT1,KLHL15,MAPK6,and PTGS2 in Yin deficiency and FUT8,TAF1D,ZNF24,MAPK6,and LEPROTL1 in Yang deficiency as potential biomarkers,providing insights into their pathogenesis.This theory not only guides the diagnostic approach in TCM but also extends its influence to various scientific research fields.
基金2024 Scientific Research Project of Jilin Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Project No.:2024139)。
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of the method of softening the liver,harmonizing the spleen,and unblocking the orifices in the treatment of Xiaoke Neizhang with Qi and Yin deficiency type.Methods:Seventy-two patients with Xiaoke Neizhang of qi and yin deficiency type were selected from March 2024 to May 2025 and divided into a treatment group and a control group with 36 cases each according to the random number table method.The treatment group was treated with the method of softening the liver,harmonizing the spleen,and unblocking the orifices,which included oral administration of Softening the Liver and Harmonizing the Spleen Pills combined with iontophoresis of Xuesaitong Injection.The control group was treated with oral administration of calcium dobesilate capsules.Both groups were treated for 2 courses,and multiple indicators such as visual acuity,fundus condition,and TCM syndrome scores were compared between the two groups.Results:The total effective rate of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group.There were significant differences in visual acuity,fundus condition,and TCM syndrome scores between and within the groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:The method of softening the liver,harmonizing the spleen,and unblocking the orifices has a definite clinical effect in the treatment of Xiaoke Neizhang with Qi and Yin deficiency type.It has a direct effect,is painless,easy for patients to accept,and has high clinical application value.
基金National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine high-level key discipline construction project on Ethnic Minority Medicine(Zhuang Medicine)(Project No.:zyyzdxk-2023164)Guangxi Higher Education Key Laboratory for Research on Toxin-related Diseases in Zhuang Medicine(Guijiao Keyan[2022]No.10).
文摘As an important branch of traditional medicine,Zhuang Medicine is renowned for its unique prescriptions and techniques in clinical treatment,with significant therapeutic effects and widespread popularity.This article introduces Professor Fang Gang’s experience in treating obesity-type polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)with modified Zhuang Medicine Mao Xia Yin.Professor Fang Gang proposes that the etiology and pathogenesis of obesity-type polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)primarily stem from spleen deficiency,which impairs the transport of water and dampness.This dysfunction leads to the accumulation of dampness that transforms into phlegm.Over time,the stagnation of phlegm and dampness generates internal heat,resulting in the formation of“dampness toxin,”“phlegm toxin,”and“heat toxin.”These pathological toxins obstruct the circulation of Qi and blood,causing stasis and the emergence of“stasis toxin.”The buildup of these toxins ultimately blocks the three channels and two pathways,disrupting the harmony among the three Qi of heaven,earth,and man.This disharmony culminates in impaired uterine gland function.Therefore,the treatment mainly focuses on tonifying deficiency,detoxifying,and regulating Qi.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82372646Research Fund of Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine,No.2023zhyx-C70 and No.2023zhyx-C80.
文摘BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection is widely considered to be a major risk factor for gastric cancer,contributing to its development through the Correa cascade.Yin Yang 1(YY1)is a transcription factor that acts as a promoter or suppressor of cancer progression.However,the role of YY1 in the inflammatory transformation associated with H.pylori-induced gastric cancer remains unclear.AIM To explore the expression of YY1 in gastric cancer and its impact on cancer progression with H.pylori infection.METHODS H.pylori bacteria were cocultured with GSE1 cells,AGS cells,and SGC7901 cells,as well as in infected and xenograft mouse models.Expression of YY1,members of the Janus kinase 2(JAK2)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)signaling pathway,and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)-related proteins in gastric cancer was examined using Western blotting,quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction,and immunohistochemistry.Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method with the log-rank test.The role of YY1 in gastric cancer cell proliferation was further evaluated through in vitro and in vivo assays.RESULTS YY1 was highly expressed in gastric cancer tissues and cells.Kaplan-Meier survival curves indicated that high YY1 expression correlated with a poor prognosis.YY1 expression showed a gradually increasing trend in H.pyloriinduced gastritis and gastric tumors.In vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrated that H.pylori infection promoted phosphorylation of JAK2 and STAT3,thereby activating the EMT pathway,in which YY1 played a key role.YY1 and JAK2 interaction was validated by chromatin immunoprecipitation.YY1 knockdown or pharmacological inhibition reversed EMT and suppressed gastric cancer cell proliferation and metastasis.CONCLUSION These results suggest that YY1 plays an important role in progression of H.pylori-induced gastric cancer by activating EMT.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973908)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.PL2024H224)Postgraduate Innovation Fund of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine(No.2023yjscx018).
文摘AIM:To investigate the effects of a Chinese medicine formula“Qingxuan Runmu Yin”(QRY)on ocular surface inflammation in a rat model of dry eye,and its mechanism via the toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/transforming growth factor kinase 1(TAK1)/p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(p38MAPK)signaling pathway.METHODS:Seventy-two Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups(n=12 each):the control group,model group,3 groups of QRY(with low-,medium-,and high-doses),and SB203580 group.Dry eye was induced using benzalkonium chloride.Schirmer’s test(SIT)and corneal fluorescein staining(CFS)were performed every 14d throughout the experiment.Histopathological changes in corneal and conjunctival tissues were observed using hematoxylin and eosin(HE)and periodic acid-Schiff(PAS)staining.Protein expression levels of key inflammatory markers and signaling pathway targets were assessed via immunohistochemistry,ELISA,and Western blotting.RESULTS:Compared to the control group,the model group showed significant reductions in SIT and increases in CFS scores,alongside structural disorganization of corneal/conjunctival tissues,decreased conjunctival goblet cell(CGC)numbers,and elevated expression of inflammatory markers[interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,tumor necrosis factoralpha(TNF-α),matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP9)]and pathway proteins(TLR4,p-TAK1,p-p38MAPK;P<0.05).Treatment with QRY(low,medium,and high doses)and SB203580 significantly improved SIT scores,reduced CFS scores,restored corneoconjunctival structure,increased CGC numbers,and decreased expression levels of IL-1β,IL-6,TNF-α,MMP9,TLR4,p-TAK1,and p-p38MAPK proteins compared to the model group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:QRY may alleviate ocular surface inflammation associated with dry eye by inhibiting the TLR4/TAK1/p38MAPK signaling pathway,highlighting its potential therapeutic efficacy for dry eye.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1303600 and No.2023YFC2306800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82372235 and No.82272315)the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(No.SZSM202311032).
文摘The persistence of covalently closed circular DNA(cccDNA)in hepatitis B virus(HBV)-infected hepatocytes remains a major obstacle to effective antiviral treatment.Understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating HBV cccDNA transcription is essential for developing novel therapeutic strategies.In this study,we investigated the role of RNA binding motif protein 25(RBM25)in HBV replication,focusing on its interaction with cccDNA and its regulation of host transcription factors.The results demonstrated that RBM25 knockdown markedly inhibited HBV replication,reducing levels of HBV DNA,hepatitis B e antigen(HBeAg),hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg),HBV RNA,and L-HBs in HBV-replicating and infected cell models.Consistent results were observed in a mouse model hydrodynamically injected with 1.2HBV plasmid.Conversely,RBM25 overexpression significantly enhanced HBV replication.Mechanistically,RBM25 promoted HBV promoter activities by binding to cccDNA through its RE/RD and PWI domains.This effect was mediated by increased Yin Yang 1(YY1)expression,which enhanced acetylation of cccDNA-bound histones,promoting HBV transcription.Furthermore,RBM25 expression was upregulated and translocated to the nucleus following core protein expression and accumulation,while overexpression of RBM25 promoted core protein degradation.In conclusion,this study demonstrates that RBM25 is a novel host factor that enhances HBV replication by upregulating YY1-dependent transcriptional activation of cccDNA.It also reveales a reciprocal regulatory mechanism between the HBV core protein and RBM25,which helps sustain HBV replication.
文摘Objective：To explore the nature of deficiency in spleen-yin syndrome,which could provide scientific theoretical support and practical guidance for clinical Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM）syndrome differentiation based on biology,and had a strong clinical significance.Methods：Serum Cu and Zn were detected by atomic absorption spectrophotometer,serum vitamin E by high performance liquid chromatography,serum vitamin C by 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Colorimetry,total superoxide dismutase（SOD）and Cu and Zn- SOD by the xanthine oxidase method,and malondialdehyde（MDA）by the 2-thiobarbituric acid method（TBA）.Total antioxidant capacity was detected by a colorimetry kit.Amylase Activity was detected by an automatic biochemical analyzer.Lysozyme was detected by lysozyme detection plate,the diameter of bacteriolysis circle was measured and the corresponding content of lysozyme was obtained from a table of standard curve values.Results： No significant difference in total SOD and Cu,Zn-SOD was found between deficiency in spleen-yin group and normal group.However,such factors in deficiency in kidney-yin group were significantly lower than the other groups（P〈0.05）.The MDA content in both deficiency in spleen-yin group and deficiency in kidney-yin group were significantly higher than that of normal group（P〈0.05）,while the total antioxidant capacity was significantly lower than normal group（P〈0.05）.The vitamin E content in deficiency in kidney-yin group was significantly lower than that in the other two groups（P〈0.05）.No significant difference in the contents of vitamin C,Cu and Zn were observed in these groups.The Zn/Cu level in deficiency in kidney-yin group and the vitamin E level in deficiency in spleen-yin group decreased,but with no significant difference.Amylase activity in unit time in cases with deficiency in spleen-yin was lower than and had significant differences with that in normal cases,and higher than that in cases with deficiency in kidney-yin.The sectional velocity of saliva and the ratio of lysozyme in normal case group were significantly higher than other two groups,while deficiency in the spleen-yin group was significantly higher than the deficiency in kidney-yin group.Conclusion：All the results indicated that the objective pathological mechanism between the deficiency in spleen-yin and deficiency in kidney-yin was different.
基金Capital Health Development Research Project:Clinical Efficacy of the Pinggan Yuyin Qingre Formula in Treating Evaporative Dry Eye Disease Causing by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction(No.2016-2-2055)Zhi Nan National Famous and Senior Chinese Medicine Experts Inheritance Studio Construction Project[No.75(2022),the Personnel and Education Department of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine promulgated]the Sixth Batch of Beijing Municipal Academic Experience Inheritance Project for Traditional Chinese Medicine Experts[No.160(2021),Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine promulgated]。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy on improving the quality of meibum in patients suffer from dry eye disease(DED)due to meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)with hyperactivity of Yang due to Yin deficiency pattern after being treated with Pinggan Yuyin Qingre formula(平肝育阴清热方,PGYYQR).METHODS:Totally 120 patients who met the inclusion criteria were included and stratified into three levels according to the level of MGD(1-3),and patients in each level was randomly allocated into the treatment group and control group according to a 1∶1 ratio.Both groups were treated with sodium hyaluronate eye drops,and the treatment group was also given PGYYQR granules.Both groups were treated continuously for eight weeks.The score of the properties of meibomian gland(MG)secretion,the score of the palpebral margins,the average noninvasive tear breakup time(NITBUTav),lipid layer thickness(LLT),and Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)syndrome efficacy were compared between the two groups after treatment.RESULTS:A total of 116 cases were included in the statistical analysis.The differences were statistically significant in the score of the properties of MG secretion,the score of the palpebral margins,and NITBUTav between the two groups after treatment,the treatment group was superior to the control group;there was no evidence of a difference in LLT.In terms of TCM syndrome efficacy,the total effective rate was 84.7%in the treatment group and 50.9%in the control group,with the statistically significant difference.None of the included cases had adverse reactions.CONCLUSIONS:PGYYQR is effective in improving the quality of meibum,and the tear film stability which thereby relieving the ocular symptoms in MGD-related DED patients with hyperactivity of Yang due to Yin deficiency pattern.
文摘The manuscript Yin Shu(The Book of Pulling),excavated from Zhangjiashan Han Tomb No.247,is the earliest surviving text on therapeutic exercise known as Dao Yin(lit.guiding and pulling).Discovered in 1983,this Dao Yin text,together with the drawings of 44 figures performing“guiding and pulling”exercises found in the Mawangdui Han Tomb in 1974,are of great significance to the study of the early history of Dao Yin.Prior to these discoveries,researchers into Dao Yin relied mainly on material found in the Dao Zang(the Daoist Canon),compiled in 1145.This led to their conclusion that Dao Yin was essentially Daoist.The development of Dao Yin reached its zenith during the Sui Dynasty(581–618 CE),when it became one of the three medical departments at the imperial medical education institution.As part of the medical reform of the second Sui Emperor,Yang Di,Dao Yin became the treatment of choice,and the employment of a large number of Dao Yin specialists to the Sui court transformed the state medical service.The compilation of Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun(Treatise on the Origins and Manifestations of Various Diseases)under Yang Di’s decree,incorporated an abundance of resources on Dao Yin,enabling physicians to potentially“prescribe”Dao Yin to their patients.Situating both Yin Shu and Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun in their social and historical contexts,this article analyses their editorial treatments,examines their different objectives,styles,and readerships,and compares the various exercises described in the two texts.It emphasizes the fact that over a period of nearly a thousand years,from the late Warring States(475–221 BCE)to the Sui and Tang periods,Dao Yin was an important medical practice,culminating in its institutionalization by the Sui government.
文摘Insomnia prevalence may reach up to 30%of the population considering at least one of the following criteria:difficulty in falling asleep,difficulty in remaining asleep,waking up too early,not repairing sleep or bad sleep quality,followed by daily consequences of lack of sleep such as lack of attention or stress.Several studies have reported the use of acupuncture as a therapeutic alternative for insomnia treatment showing important results such as anxiety decrease,improvement of sleep quality,decrease of daily consequences of insomnia,among others.The aim of this project was to use acupuncture as treatment for insomnia using the points Shenmen(神门HT7),Taiyuan(太渊LU9),Neiguan(内关PC6)and Yintang(印堂EX-HN3).After the signing of the TCLE,the patient answered a questionnaire during sessions 1,5 and10.The patient received insomnia treatment through puncture of the following points:HT7,LU9,PC6 and EX-HN3.The patient reported a significant improve in the sleep quality after the first sessions and absence of the symptoms after the tenth session.Therefore we conclude that the stimulation of these acupoints is useful in the insomnia treatment.
文摘转录因子Yin Yang 1是具有锌指结构的DNA结合蛋白,在细胞转录调控中发挥重要作用,且与肿瘤的发生、转移、耐药及不良预后有关。研究表明Yin Yang 1对大多数肿瘤发生发展起促进作用,仅对少数肿瘤具有抑制作用。Yin Yang 1对肿瘤的促进或抑制作用主要依赖于与Yin Yang 1相互作用的靶基因或蛋白因子。从Yin Yang 1的结构及调控机制入手,综述Yin Yang 1在肿瘤中的研究进展。
基金Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Basic Research Project(Science and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship"Double Mentor System"Project)(2018JM7156)Shaanxi University Philosophy and Social Science Key Research Base Project(17JZ022+1 种基金17JZ024)Shaanxi University Philosophy and Social Science Featured Subject Project Research on the Inheritance and Development of Chinese Medicine Unique Culture(Shaanxi Teaching Position[2009]No.6).
文摘The magnum opus of the famous physician Wang Haogu in the Yuan Dynasty,"Yinzheng Lueli(Brief Examples of Yin Syndromes)",invented the"Yin Syndrome"theory based on"The Treatise on Febrile Diseases",systematically discussed the theory of"cold drinking leads to internal injury",and advocated the treatment of warm tonifying the spleen and kidney rather than heat tonification,initiated the study of"warm tonification"in the subsequent Ming and Qing Dynasties.These have played an important role in the inheritance and advancement of the Yishui School,and also have a profound impact on the Chinese medicine theory and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in later generations.
文摘Yinhuo decoction is recorded by Shiduo Chen,a doctor in the Qing Dynasty,in the Dialectical Record.It is mainly used to treat4*"tonsillitis with yin asthenia.^^Its pathogenesis is deficiency of kidney Yin and Yang-function insufficiency of kidney Zang,resulting in vacuity heat floating upward.Professor Xiaoyan Wang,the tutor,believes that the general pathogenesis of insomnia is that Vang does not enter Yin.The application of Yinhuo Decoction in clinic to treat insomnia is quite effective.
文摘Objective: to explore the clinical effect of Yangyin Qingyu Decoction on children with HSPN. Methods: 60 children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis diagnosed from 2017 to 2020 were selected and randomly divided into the control group and the research group according to the order of admission. Subsequently, the control group was treated with glucocorticoid. The study group used Yangyin Qingyu Decoction. Finally, the two groups of children's urine protein, urine red blood cells, urine occult blood and other indicators were compared. Results: urine protein, urine occult blood and urine red blood cells in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the effective rate was significantly higher than that in the control group, with statistical significance (P < 0.05). The TCM syndrome score of the children in the study group was lower than that of the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: using Yangyin Qingyu Decoction to treat the children with HSPN can reduce the urine protein, urine occult blood, urine red blood cells and TCM syndrome score of the children, and has better clinical curative effect and improves the quality of life of the children.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81573921Beijing Scientific and Technological Development Project for Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.JJ2015-55
文摘The pathogenic mechanism of diabetic kidney disease(DKD) is complex. The development of DKD cannot be fully explained by a single mechanism.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) has been applied extensively for the treatment of DKD in China.However, studying the mechanism of DKD using theories and methods that are appropriate for TCM characteristics and searching for theoretical bases for TCM clinical application are topics that still need to be explored and researched. Activation of the transforming growth factor(TGF)-β1/Smad and PI3 K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways functions as a self-protection mechanism against renal microinflammation in DKD. However, the persistent abnormal overactivation of reactions causes secondary cell dysfunction, cell apoptosis, increased extracellular matrix(ECM) secretion, and eventually renal fibrosis. During this process, the dysregulation of self-balance among a variety of signaling pathways and the loss of self-feedback regulatory mecha-nisms downstream of these signaling pathways are critical causes of the occurrence and development of DKD. TCM may both inhibit the expression or activation of "hyperactive" signaling pathways(NFB, Smad3, and PI3 K/Akt/mTOR) and increase the expression or activation of "deficient" signaling pathways(Smad7 and PTEN) to restore balance to cells with an abnormal pathophysiological status and achieve the goal of DKD treatment.
文摘AIM To evaluate the therapeutic mechanism of Yinchenhao Chengqi (YCHCQ) decoction (containing mainly Herba Artemisia capillaris) combined with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for endotoxemia (ETM) in acute cholangitis.METHODS Twenty-one cases of acute cholangitis with ETM were divided randomly into two groups: group A, 10 patients treated with YCHCQ decoction combined with EST, group B, 11 patients treated with EST. The incidence rate of ETM, plasmic ET, serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malonyldialdehyde (MDA), complement C3 and C-reactive protein (CRP) were studied respectively.RESULTS The ET level of group A (35.92ng/L±8.30ng/L) was significantly reduced after 7 days of treatment (P＜0.05) in contrast to that of group B (47.8ng/L±11.62ng/L), so did the level of MDA and CRP. But the SOD activity and C3 level in group A increased significantly (P＜0.05).CONCLUSION YCHCQ decoction combined with EST had a beneficial effect for ETM in acute cholangitis.INTRODUCTIONEndotoxemia (ETM) is one of the most important physiopathologic causes of acute cholangitis and it is the trigger of cytokines and inflammatory factors. In recent studies it has been found that Yinchenhao Chengqi (YCHCQ) decoction has a beneficial effect on ETM in acute cholangitis. With the development of endoscopic surgery, endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) has become an effective replacement for some operations in the treatment of acute cholangitis[1]. The effect of YCHCQ decoction combined with EST on ET, oxygen free radical and complement C3 was observed in order to find out its therapeutic mechanism.
文摘By using mathematical reasoning, this paper demonstrates the mathematical intervening principle: “Virtual disease is to fill his mother but real disease is to rush down his son” (虚则补其母, 实则泄其子) and “Strong inhibition of the same time, support the weak” (抑强扶弱) based on “Yin Yang Wu Xing” Theory in image mathematics of Traditional Chinese Mathematics (TCMath). We defined generalized relations and generalized reasoning, introduced the concept of steady multilateral systems with two non-compatibility relations, and discussed its energy properties. Later based on the intervention principle in image mathematics of TCMath and treated the research object of the image mathematics as a steady multilateral system, it has been proved that the mathematical intervening principle is true. The kernel of this paper is the existence and reasoning of the non-compatibility relations in steady multilateral systems, and it accords with the oriental thinking model.
