Thirty cases of IgA nephropathy having been diagnosed by biopsy with kidney puncture were selected. The treatment was based on the differentiation of syndromes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The disease was di...Thirty cases of IgA nephropathy having been diagnosed by biopsy with kidney puncture were selected. The treatment was based on the differentiation of syndromes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The disease was divided into 4 stages: the initial stage with the lesion in the lung and kidney, the stable stage with the lesion in the spleen and kidney, the late stage with the lesion in the liver and kidney, and the recurrent stage. They were treated by TCM. Of them, 10 cases were completely alleviated, 13 markedly alleviated, 4 improved, and 3 ineffective, the total effective rate being 90%.展开更多
Cat-scratch disease,or benignlymphoreticulosis,is characterized bylympho-adenitis with a history ofcat-scratch.Evidences of cat-scratch mayoften be found on the skin of most patients.Many complications are associated ...Cat-scratch disease,or benignlymphoreticulosis,is characterized bylympho-adenitis with a history ofcat-scratch.Evidences of cat-scratch mayoften be found on the skin of most patients.Many complications are associated with thisdisease.The authors encountered a展开更多
Acute retinal pigment epithelitis is notan uncommon fundal disease,particularly inthe meddle-aged and adolescents,involvingone or both eyes.The symptoms includemicropsia,metamorphopsia and impairmentof visual acuity.T...Acute retinal pigment epithelitis is notan uncommon fundal disease,particularly inthe meddle-aged and adolescents,involvingone or both eyes.The symptoms includemicropsia,metamorphopsia and impairmentof visual acuity.The disease may展开更多
105 cases of adolescent functionaluterine hemorrhage were refractory to west-ern medicine,but successfully cured withChinese herbal drugs during the period fromApril 1982 to July 1986.At the bleeding stageof the disea...105 cases of adolescent functionaluterine hemorrhage were refractory to west-ern medicine,but successfully cured withChinese herbal drugs during the period fromApril 1982 to July 1986.At the bleeding stageof the disease,the Triple Action HemostaticDecoction(三法止血汤)was used,and at there-adjusting stage when bleeding stopped。展开更多
In patients of diabetes mellitus,blood rheo-logy and microcirculation show changes,and theincrease in whole blood viscosity has been re.garded as a significant morbid sign of diabetes.The tongue color is one of the im...In patients of diabetes mellitus,blood rheo-logy and microcirculation show changes,and theincrease in whole blood viscosity has been re.garded as a significant morbid sign of diabetes.The tongue color is one of the important signsreflecting changes of blood rheology and micro-circulation.The tongue color of diabetes mostlyis pink-dark or red-dark.We investigated thewhole blood viscosity in 82 diabetes patientswith pink-dark or red-dark tongues and thechanges in tongue color and whole blood visco-展开更多
Objective:To explore the effective prevention and treatment of portal hypertension(PH).Methods:A total of 220 patients who came to our hospital from March 2015 to October 2018 were treated.They were randomly divided i...Objective:To explore the effective prevention and treatment of portal hypertension(PH).Methods:A total of 220 patients who came to our hospital from March 2015 to October 2018 were treated.They were randomly divided into the treatment group and the control group,each with 110 cases.Before treatment,there was no significant differences in age,sex,clinical symptoms,signs,laboratory tests and color Doppler ultrasound related examinations between the 2 groups(P>0.05).Among them,the treatment group on the basis of traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment in our hospital,the Qi-acupuncture therapy of TCM was added.The extra meridian acupoints along with acupoints were selected.The control group received conventional treatment with traditional Chinese and Western medicine in our hospital.Results:There were significant differences in clinical symptoms,signs and chemistry between groups after treatment(P<0.01).There were significant differences in test,color ultrasound related examination and so on(P<0.01).Those in the treatment group was significantly better than the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:On the basis of the Qi-acupuncture therapy of TCM,selecting extra meridian acupoint and acupoints can effectively treat PH.展开更多
With the deepening of epigenetic research,studies have shown that N6-methyladenosine(m^(6)A)is closely related to the development of rheumatoid arthritis(RA),but the mechanism is still unclear.In the study,we collecte...With the deepening of epigenetic research,studies have shown that N6-methyladenosine(m^(6)A)is closely related to the development of rheumatoid arthritis(RA),but the mechanism is still unclear.In the study,we collected synovial tissues from normal controls and patients with osteoarthritis(OA)or RA.The levels of m^(6)A and inflammation were analyzed by immunofluorescence staining and western blotting.The roles of IGF2BP3 in cell proliferation and inflammatory activation were explored using transfection and RNA immunoprecipitation assays.IGF2BP3^(−/−)mice were generated and used to establish an arthritis mouse model by transferring serum from adult arthritis K/BxN mice.We found m^(6)A levels were markedly increased in RA patients and mouse models,and the expression of IGF2BP3 was upregulated in individuals with RA and related to the levels of inflammatory markers.IGF2BP3 played an important part in RA-fibroblast-like synoviocytes(FLS)by promoting cell proliferation,migration,invasion,inflammatory cytokine release and inhibiting autophagy.In addition,IGF2BP3 inhibited autophagy to reduce ROS production,thereby decreasing the inflammatory activation of macrophages.More importantly,RASGRF1-mediated mTORC1 activation played a crucial role in the ability of IGF2BP3 to promote cell proliferation and inflammatory activation.In an arthritis model of IGF2BP3^(−/−)mice,IGF2BP3 knockout inhibited RA-FLS proliferation and inflammatory infiltration,and further ameliorated RA joint injury.Our study revealed an important role for IGF2BP3 in RA progression.The targeted inhibition of IGF2BP3 reduced cell proliferation and inflammatory activation and limited RA development,providing a potential strategy for RA therapy.展开更多
AIM To investigate the role of tumor necrosisfactor(TNF)in lung injury during acutenecrotizing pancreatitis(ANP),and thetherapeutic effect of'Tong Xia'purgativemethod in minimizing the severity of lung injury....AIM To investigate the role of tumor necrosisfactor(TNF)in lung injury during acutenecrotizing pancreatitis(ANP),and thetherapeutic effect of'Tong Xia'purgativemethod in minimizing the severity of lung injury.METHODS Fourteen canines were randomlydivided into 3 groups:the'Tong Xia'treatmentgroup(n = 5)using Dachengqitang;salinecontrol group(n = 5),and the sham operationgroup(n = 4).TNF activity in serum and inbronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF),the serumendotoxin levels were measured,and theseverity of lung injury evaluated.RESULTS Elevation of TNF activity was moreprominent in BALF than in serum.TNF activity inserum at 6 and 12 hours and in BALI:wassignificantly decreased in the'Tong Xia'treatment group than in the saline control one(q=21.11,q=12.07,q=9.03,respectively,P【0.01)and the lung injury was significantlyalleviated at 12 hours as compared with that inthe saline group,manifested as amelioration otthe lung wet/ dry weight ratio,decrease inprotein concentration and neutrophils count inBALF,and improvement of pulmonaryinflammatory changes.A positive correlationwas demonstrated between serum TNF activity and endotoxin level.CONCLUSION Hypersecretion of TNF is shownto be one of the major causes of lung injuryduring ANP;'Tong Xia'purgative method couldalleviate the degree of lung injury mediated byTNF.展开更多
Objective:To study the effect of acupuncture on depression and insomnia of malignant tumor patients.Methods:Eighty cases of cancer related depression and sleep disorders were randomly divided into 2 groups:treatmentl ...Objective:To study the effect of acupuncture on depression and insomnia of malignant tumor patients.Methods:Eighty cases of cancer related depression and sleep disorders were randomly divided into 2 groups:treatmentl group(acupuncture n=40) and control group(Fluoxetione n=40).All patients were assessed by Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS),Hemilton Depression Rating Scale(HAMD) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI) after treatment for 30 days.Results:Before treatment the SDS and HAMD scores of the trial group were 64.12±5.34 and 20.92±2.38,those of the control group were 64.24±4.98 and 20.72±2.74,after treatment the SDS and HAMD scores of the trial group were 43.64±5.28 and 9.88±1.27 respectively,significantly lower than those of the control group(50.76±5.42 and 13.72±2.05 respectively,both P<0.05).Before treatment the PSQI score of the trial group and the control group were 14.48±1.71 and13.92±2.59,after treatment the PSQI score of the trial group was 7.92±1.22 after treatment,significantly lower than those of the control group(11.44±1.89,P<0.01).Conclusion:Acupuncture can effectively reduce malignant-related depression,improve sleep quality,and help to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the regulatory effects of Wei Chang An Pill(WCAP) on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal hormones in the small intestine of rats with compound diarrhea.METHODS:Forty Wistar rats were randomly...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the regulatory effects of Wei Chang An Pill(WCAP) on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal hormones in the small intestine of rats with compound diarrhea.METHODS:Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided into a control,diarrhea model,and WCAP high,medium,and low dose groups.The control group was not treated,and the model group was administered intragastric distilled water.The WCAP groups were given WCAP suspension,80,60 or 40 mg · kg-1 · d-1,for 4 days.Stool properties were observed.After the experiment,thymus and spleen indices were measured,and the activities of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),malate dehydrogenase(MDH),and disaccharidase(lactase) in the small intestinal mucous membrane,and levels of substance P(SP) and vasoactive peptide(VIP) in the colon were determined.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,thymus and spleen indices were significantly decreased,LDH,MDH,and disaccharidase activity in the small intestine was decreased,and SP and VIP levels in the colon were significantly increased inthe diarrhea model group.Compared with the model group,thymus and spleen indices were significantly increased,and LDH,MDH,and disaccharidase activity in the small intestine and SP and VIP levels in the colon were significantly decreased in theWCAP medium dose group.CONCLUSION:The diarrhea model rats exhibited pathological changes including atrophy of the thymus and spleen,decreased enzyme activity in the small intestine,and gastrointestinal hormone disturbance.WCAP can increase the activity of intestinal digestive enzymes and regulate gastrointestinal hormones,thereby relieving diarrhea.展开更多
AIM： TO observe the therapeutic effects of new traditional Chinese medicine （TClVl） therapy on coagulation disorder and accompanying intractable jaundice in HBV-related liver cirrhosis patients. METHODS： Using str...AIM： TO observe the therapeutic effects of new traditional Chinese medicine （TClVl） therapy on coagulation disorder and accompanying intractable jaundice in HBV-related liver cirrhosis patients. METHODS： Using stratified random sampling according to fibrinogen （Fib） levels, 145 liver cirrhosis patients due to hepatitis B complicated by coagulation disorder were treated. Of them, 70 in research group were treated with TCM by ＂nourishing yin, cooling blood and invigorating blood circulation＂ and Western medicine, 75 in control group were treated with conventional Western medicine. The indexes of liver function, coagulation function and bleeding events were observed and compared. RESULTS： The prothrombin time （PT） was shorter and the fibrinogen （Fib） level was higher in the research group than in the control group （Fib = 1.6-2.0 g/L, 1.1-1.5 g/L, and ≤ 1.0 g/L）. The total bilirubin （TBIL） level was significantly lower in the research group than in the control group, except for the subgroup of FIB ≤ 1.0 g/L. CONCLUSION： TCM therapy can improve coagulation fuction and decrease TBIL.展开更多
AIM： To explore the expression of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten （PTEN） in liver of athymic mice with hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） and the effect of Fuzheng Jiedu Decoction （FJD）. ME...AIM： To explore the expression of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten （PTEN） in liver of athymic mice with hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） and the effect of Fuzheng Jiedu Decoction （FJD）. METHODS： Forty eight male BALB/c athymic mice models were built by Bel-7402 with an indirect method. After 24 h of postoperation, the 48 athymic mice were distributed randomly into 4 groups： A, B, C, D, each group had 12 athymic mice. Group A were were treated by intragastric administration with FT207 （Tegafur） for 4 wk. Group B, C and D were treated by intragastric administration with FJD （complex prescription of Chinese crude drug） that had been delegated into 3 kinds of density as the low, middle, and high for 4 wk. At last, athymic mice were put to death, live time, volume of tumors, exponent of tumors and the tumor metastasis in livers were observed; and PTEN was detected in hepatic tissue, latero-cancer tissue and cancer tissue by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS： Four weeks later, the total survival rate in treatment group （A ＋ B ＋ C） was 50% and higher than the control group （0%） treated by FT207, （P 〈 0.01）. The survival rate in group A, B, C was higher than in group D, and except group A with D, there was significant differentces （Fisher＇s Exact Test P = 0.05 or 0.01）. And no differences were observed between the treatment groups and the control group in volume of tumors and exponent of tumors （P 〉 0.05）. Tumor metastasis in livers of the treatment group was less than the controls （Fisher＇s Exact Test, P = 0.021）. The result of immunohistochemistry showed that the intensity of PTEN in latero-cancer tissue was the highest, and then the hepatic tissue, the lowest was cancer tissue （Kruskal- Wallis test, X^2 = 60.67, P = 0.000）. It also showed that the intensity of PTEN in treatment groups （A, B, C） was higher than the control group （D） （F = 5.90, P = 0.002 in hepatic tissue and F = 15.99, P = 0.000 in latero-cancer tissue and X^2 = 26.08, P = 0.000 in cancer tissue）, and group B is the highest in the treatment groups （P 〈 0.05, r = 0.01. respectively）. However, there was no significant statistic difference between group A and group C （P 〉 0.05）. CONCLUSION： FJD can prolong the survival time and decrease tumor metastasis in livers of these experimental mice. Mechanisms of FJD healing HCC may partially be explained by enhancing the expression of PTEN in liver.展开更多
The study was to investigate the effect of moxibustion on the serum IL-2, IL-12 levels and NK cell and ascitic tumor cell activities in H-22 mice with tumor and its mechanisms. The method used in the study was that th...The study was to investigate the effect of moxibustion on the serum IL-2, IL-12 levels and NK cell and ascitic tumor cell activities in H-22 mice with tumor and its mechanisms. The method used in the study was that the IL-2 and IL-12 levels were determined by the double antibody method with ELISA, and the NK cell activities by the MTT measure. The results showed that moxibustion elevated the serum IL-2 and IL-12 levels and the NK cell activities of the mice with tumor, and the elevations were of significance as compared with the controls (P<0.05). It is concluded that moxibustion can inhibit the growth of tumor, which is related to the increase of the serum IL-2 and IL-12 levels and the strengthening of NK cell activities.展开更多
Objective: To observe the short￣term efficacy and safety of Shenqi mixture (参芪合剂, SQM) combined with microwave coagulation in treating primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods: Seventy-two patients with pri...Objective: To observe the short￣term efficacy and safety of Shenqi mixture (参芪合剂, SQM) combined with microwave coagulation in treating primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods: Seventy-two patients with primary HCC of stage Ⅱ-Ⅲ, Karnofsky scoring ≥50 scores and predicted survival period ≥3 months were selected and randomly assigned into two groups, the treated group and the control group, 36 in each. Microwave therapy was applied to both groups by double leads, 60 W, 800 sec once a week for two weeks. To the treated group, SQM was given additionally through oral intake of 20 ml, three times a day for 1 month. The changes in tumor size, main symptoms, serum level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), immune function and adverse reaction were observed after treatment and the immune parameters of the patients were compared with 30 healthy persons in the normal control group. Results: (1) In the SQM treated group, after treatment 3 patients got completely remitted (CR), 24 partial remitted (PR), 4 unchanged (NC) and 5 progressively deteriorated (PD), the effective rate being 75.00%; while in the control group, 1 got CR, 19 PR, 9 NC and 7 PD, the effective rate being 55.56%. Comparison of the effective rate between the two groups showed significant difference (P<0.05). (2) AFP level decreased after treatment in both groups, but the decrement in the treated group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01). (3) After treatment, in the treated group, CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ and NK activity were improved, Karnofsky scores increased and liver function bettered, with these improvements significantly superior to those in the control group (P<0.01). (4) The improvement in symptoms such as hepatic region pain, fever, weakness, poor appetite and jaundice in the treated group after treatment was also superior to that in the control group (P<0.01). (5)The 12-month, 18-month and 24-month survival rates were higher and the recurrence rate was lower in the treated group than those in the control group, showing significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusion: Combined therapy with SQM and microwave coagulation could not only kill the tumor and residue tumor cells to prevent recurrence, but also enhance the cellular immunity of organism. It is one of the effective therapies for patients with middle-advanced hepatocarcinoma, who have lost the chance of surgical operation. It could improve clinical symptoms, elevate the quality of life, prolong the survival period of patients, but shows no evident adverse reaction.展开更多
To investigate the effect of Yikun Neiyi Wan （益坤内异丸YKNYW） and gestrinone on the expression of aromatase P450 （P450arom）, cyclo-oxygenase-2 （COX-2） and estrogen receptor （ER） in isolated ectopic and normal...To investigate the effect of Yikun Neiyi Wan （益坤内异丸YKNYW） and gestrinone on the expression of aromatase P450 （P450arom）, cyclo-oxygenase-2 （COX-2） and estrogen receptor （ER） in isolated ectopic and normal endometriat stroma cells in vitro. Methods： Digestion and serial filtration were used to isolate and culture the ectopic and eutopic endometrial cells from patients with chocolate cyst in virto Transformation of the cell morphology was observed in a inverted microscope. The effect of YKNYW on the expression of aromatase P450, cyclo-oxygenase-2, estrogen receptor in cultured endometriosis cells were detected by immunohistochemical method. Results： The expression levels of P450arom, COX-2 in glandular epithelium cells in vitro were decreased significantly by YKNYW compared with gestrinone （P〈0.05）. ER expression in mesenchymal cells of endometriosis was increased by YKNYW in the large and medium dosage groups compared with gestrinone. Conclusion： The mechanism by which YKNYW alleviates endometriosis pain is possibly related to the decrease in ectopic endometrial P450 arom and COX-2 expression in glandular epithelium, contrary to gestrinone, and the increase in ER expression in mesenchymalis, consistent with gestrione in patients with endometriosis.展开更多
Effects of acupuncture on the levels of neurotransmitters in the raphe nuclei were investigated in obeserats.It was found that the levels of tryptophan (Trp) and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) wereincreased,and 5...Effects of acupuncture on the levels of neurotransmitters in the raphe nuclei were investigated in obeserats.It was found that the levels of tryptophan (Trp) and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) wereincreased,and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) level and 5-HT/5-HIAA ratio decreased in the raphe nucleiof the obese group as compared with the normal group;and that acupuncture could produce weightreduction,increase the 5-HT level and 5-HT/5-HIAA ratio,and decrease the contents of Trp and5-HIAA,but did not change the levels of dopamine (DA) and noradrenaline (NA).It is indicated thatbenign regulative action of acupuncture on 5-HT and its metabolism in the raphe nuclei is possibly oneof the factors for reducing weight by acupuncture.展开更多
Objective To investigate whether recuperating lung decoction （RLD） can modulate the composition of gut microbiota in rats during asthma treatment. Methods Fifteen Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly and equall...Objective To investigate whether recuperating lung decoction （RLD） can modulate the composition of gut microbiota in rats during asthma treatment. Methods Fifteen Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly and equally into control group, model group, dexamethasone （DEX） group, RLD medium-dose group, and RLD high-dose group. The asthma model was established in all groups, except for the control group. The rats in the DEX and RLD groups were treated orally with DEX and RLD, respectively. The rats in the control and model groups were treated orally with 0.9% saline. The intestinal bacterial communities were compared among groups using 16S rRNA gene amplification and 454 pyrosequencing. Results The microbial flora differed between the control and model groups, but the flora in the RLD groups was similar to that in the control group. No significant differences were observed between the RLD high-dose and medium-dose groups. RLD treatment resulted in an increase in the level beneficial bacteria in the gut, such as Loctobocillus and Bifidobocterium spp. Conclusion Oral administration of RLD increased the number of intestinal lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as Loctobocillus and Bifidobecterium, in asthma model rats.展开更多
Electroacupuncture （EA） has been clinically used to treat depression and has resulted in favorable effects in China. However, results from animal studies and pathology do not reflect the influence of electroacupunct...Electroacupuncture （EA） has been clinically used to treat depression and has resulted in favorable effects in China. However, results from animal studies and pathology do not reflect the influence of electroacupuncture treatment on in vivo physiological functions. To thoroughly and dynamically observe pathological changes during depression, the present study established EA ＋ fluoxetine and fluoxetine groups to observe depression in patients. 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy was utilized to determine the correlation between hippocampal frontal lobe metabolite changes and mental disorder scale. Results revealed significantly increased N-acetylaspartate （NAA）/creatine （Cr） in the bilateral hippocampus and right frontal lobe of depression patients treated with EA compared with fluoxetine. Changes in NAA/Cr in bilateral hippocampus and right frontal lobe in both groups, before and after treatment, negatively correlated with severity and curative effects. Choline/Cr changes in the bilateral frontal lobes of both groups were significant before and after treatment, but negatively correlated with curative effects. Choline/Cr changes in the bilateral hippocampus were significant in the EA ＋ fluoxetine group before and after treatment, but negatively correlated with severity and the curative effects of depression. These results demonstrate abnormal biochemical metabolism in bilateral frontal lobes and hippocampus of depression patients, and show that EA significantly altered biochemical indices in the frontal lobes and hippocampus compared with fluoxetine.展开更多
AIM： To study the inhibitory effects of Fuzheng Yiliuyin （Decoction for Suppressing Tumors by Strengthening the Body Resistance） in combination with chemotherapeutics on human gastric carcinoma cell strain. METHODS...AIM： To study the inhibitory effects of Fuzheng Yiliuyin （Decoction for Suppressing Tumors by Strengthening the Body Resistance） in combination with chemotherapeutics on human gastric carcinoma cell strain. METHODS： Fuzheng Yiliuyin （ZY） combined with various kinds of chemotherapeutics was put into two kinds of cultivated human gastric carcinoma cell strains, then its inhibitory effects on human gastric carcinoma cell strains were determind by the MTT method. Flow cytorneter was used to assay the apoptosis rate, and the ultrastructure of gastric carcinoma cells was observed under transmission electron microscope. RESULTS： Obvious apoptosis was seen in gastric carcinoma cells after treatment with ZY for 72 h. ZY and chemical drugs had synergistic inhibition effects on the cultivated gastric carcinoma cells, but the effects were different on various cell strains. The inhibitory effects of ZY could be strengthened by cytotoxic action and apoptosis. ZY combined with tluorouracil, etoposide and cisplatin （EFP） chemotherapeutics had better inhibitory effects on SGC-7901, while ZY combined with EFP or with DDP chemotherapeutics had better inhibitory effects than other drugs on MGC-803. CONCLUSION： ZY induces apoptosis and inhibits the growth of gastric carcinoma cells. ZY has the synergistic function of chemotherapeutics.展开更多
In 1984,our department started a specialdivision of gastrosis for patients with chronicatrophic gastritis.By the end of 1987,47 caseswho adhered to treatment were accumulatedwith complete records,including results of ...In 1984,our department started a specialdivision of gastrosis for patients with chronicatrophic gastritis.By the end of 1987,47 caseswho adhered to treatment were accumulatedwith complete records,including results of fol-low-up by gastroscopy and histopathology.Theyare presented as follows:展开更多
文摘Thirty cases of IgA nephropathy having been diagnosed by biopsy with kidney puncture were selected. The treatment was based on the differentiation of syndromes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The disease was divided into 4 stages: the initial stage with the lesion in the lung and kidney, the stable stage with the lesion in the spleen and kidney, the late stage with the lesion in the liver and kidney, and the recurrent stage. They were treated by TCM. Of them, 10 cases were completely alleviated, 13 markedly alleviated, 4 improved, and 3 ineffective, the total effective rate being 90%.
文摘Cat-scratch disease,or benignlymphoreticulosis,is characterized bylympho-adenitis with a history ofcat-scratch.Evidences of cat-scratch mayoften be found on the skin of most patients.Many complications are associated with thisdisease.The authors encountered a
文摘Acute retinal pigment epithelitis is notan uncommon fundal disease,particularly inthe meddle-aged and adolescents,involvingone or both eyes.The symptoms includemicropsia,metamorphopsia and impairmentof visual acuity.The disease may
文摘105 cases of adolescent functionaluterine hemorrhage were refractory to west-ern medicine,but successfully cured withChinese herbal drugs during the period fromApril 1982 to July 1986.At the bleeding stageof the disease,the Triple Action HemostaticDecoction(三法止血汤)was used,and at there-adjusting stage when bleeding stopped。
文摘In patients of diabetes mellitus,blood rheo-logy and microcirculation show changes,and theincrease in whole blood viscosity has been re.garded as a significant morbid sign of diabetes.The tongue color is one of the important signsreflecting changes of blood rheology and micro-circulation.The tongue color of diabetes mostlyis pink-dark or red-dark.We investigated thewhole blood viscosity in 82 diabetes patientswith pink-dark or red-dark tongues and thechanges in tongue color and whole blood visco-
基金Project of Research Plan of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hebei Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.2019490)。
文摘Objective:To explore the effective prevention and treatment of portal hypertension(PH).Methods:A total of 220 patients who came to our hospital from March 2015 to October 2018 were treated.They were randomly divided into the treatment group and the control group,each with 110 cases.Before treatment,there was no significant differences in age,sex,clinical symptoms,signs,laboratory tests and color Doppler ultrasound related examinations between the 2 groups(P>0.05).Among them,the treatment group on the basis of traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment in our hospital,the Qi-acupuncture therapy of TCM was added.The extra meridian acupoints along with acupoints were selected.The control group received conventional treatment with traditional Chinese and Western medicine in our hospital.Results:There were significant differences in clinical symptoms,signs and chemistry between groups after treatment(P<0.01).There were significant differences in test,color ultrasound related examination and so on(P<0.01).Those in the treatment group was significantly better than the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:On the basis of the Qi-acupuncture therapy of TCM,selecting extra meridian acupoint and acupoints can effectively treat PH.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20374,52373273)National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding of China-Japan Friendship Hospital(Grant number:2024-NHLHCRF-JBGSWZ-02).
文摘With the deepening of epigenetic research,studies have shown that N6-methyladenosine(m^(6)A)is closely related to the development of rheumatoid arthritis(RA),but the mechanism is still unclear.In the study,we collected synovial tissues from normal controls and patients with osteoarthritis(OA)or RA.The levels of m^(6)A and inflammation were analyzed by immunofluorescence staining and western blotting.The roles of IGF2BP3 in cell proliferation and inflammatory activation were explored using transfection and RNA immunoprecipitation assays.IGF2BP3^(−/−)mice were generated and used to establish an arthritis mouse model by transferring serum from adult arthritis K/BxN mice.We found m^(6)A levels were markedly increased in RA patients and mouse models,and the expression of IGF2BP3 was upregulated in individuals with RA and related to the levels of inflammatory markers.IGF2BP3 played an important part in RA-fibroblast-like synoviocytes(FLS)by promoting cell proliferation,migration,invasion,inflammatory cytokine release and inhibiting autophagy.In addition,IGF2BP3 inhibited autophagy to reduce ROS production,thereby decreasing the inflammatory activation of macrophages.More importantly,RASGRF1-mediated mTORC1 activation played a crucial role in the ability of IGF2BP3 to promote cell proliferation and inflammatory activation.In an arthritis model of IGF2BP3^(−/−)mice,IGF2BP3 knockout inhibited RA-FLS proliferation and inflammatory infiltration,and further ameliorated RA joint injury.Our study revealed an important role for IGF2BP3 in RA progression.The targeted inhibition of IGF2BP3 reduced cell proliferation and inflammatory activation and limited RA development,providing a potential strategy for RA therapy.
基金the"8th 5-year Plan"of National Administration Bureau of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy,No.H09301
文摘AIM To investigate the role of tumor necrosisfactor(TNF)in lung injury during acutenecrotizing pancreatitis(ANP),and thetherapeutic effect of'Tong Xia'purgativemethod in minimizing the severity of lung injury.METHODS Fourteen canines were randomlydivided into 3 groups:the'Tong Xia'treatmentgroup(n = 5)using Dachengqitang;salinecontrol group(n = 5),and the sham operationgroup(n = 4).TNF activity in serum and inbronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF),the serumendotoxin levels were measured,and theseverity of lung injury evaluated.RESULTS Elevation of TNF activity was moreprominent in BALF than in serum.TNF activity inserum at 6 and 12 hours and in BALI:wassignificantly decreased in the'Tong Xia'treatment group than in the saline control one(q=21.11,q=12.07,q=9.03,respectively,P【0.01)and the lung injury was significantlyalleviated at 12 hours as compared with that inthe saline group,manifested as amelioration otthe lung wet/ dry weight ratio,decrease inprotein concentration and neutrophils count inBALF,and improvement of pulmonaryinflammatory changes.A positive correlationwas demonstrated between serum TNF activity and endotoxin level.CONCLUSION Hypersecretion of TNF is shownto be one of the major causes of lung injuryduring ANP;'Tong Xia'purgative method couldalleviate the degree of lung injury mediated byTNF.
文摘Objective:To study the effect of acupuncture on depression and insomnia of malignant tumor patients.Methods:Eighty cases of cancer related depression and sleep disorders were randomly divided into 2 groups:treatmentl group(acupuncture n=40) and control group(Fluoxetione n=40).All patients were assessed by Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS),Hemilton Depression Rating Scale(HAMD) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI) after treatment for 30 days.Results:Before treatment the SDS and HAMD scores of the trial group were 64.12±5.34 and 20.92±2.38,those of the control group were 64.24±4.98 and 20.72±2.74,after treatment the SDS and HAMD scores of the trial group were 43.64±5.28 and 9.88±1.27 respectively,significantly lower than those of the control group(50.76±5.42 and 13.72±2.05 respectively,both P<0.05).Before treatment the PSQI score of the trial group and the control group were 14.48±1.71 and13.92±2.59,after treatment the PSQI score of the trial group was 7.92±1.22 after treatment,significantly lower than those of the control group(11.44±1.89,P<0.01).Conclusion:Acupuncture can effectively reduce malignant-related depression,improve sleep quality,and help to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
基金Supported by Tianjin City Science and Technology Innovation Special fund No.06FZZDSH00405
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the regulatory effects of Wei Chang An Pill(WCAP) on enzyme activity and gastrointestinal hormones in the small intestine of rats with compound diarrhea.METHODS:Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided into a control,diarrhea model,and WCAP high,medium,and low dose groups.The control group was not treated,and the model group was administered intragastric distilled water.The WCAP groups were given WCAP suspension,80,60 or 40 mg · kg-1 · d-1,for 4 days.Stool properties were observed.After the experiment,thymus and spleen indices were measured,and the activities of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),malate dehydrogenase(MDH),and disaccharidase(lactase) in the small intestinal mucous membrane,and levels of substance P(SP) and vasoactive peptide(VIP) in the colon were determined.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,thymus and spleen indices were significantly decreased,LDH,MDH,and disaccharidase activity in the small intestine was decreased,and SP and VIP levels in the colon were significantly increased inthe diarrhea model group.Compared with the model group,thymus and spleen indices were significantly increased,and LDH,MDH,and disaccharidase activity in the small intestine and SP and VIP levels in the colon were significantly decreased in theWCAP medium dose group.CONCLUSION:The diarrhea model rats exhibited pathological changes including atrophy of the thymus and spleen,decreased enzyme activity in the small intestine,and gastrointestinal hormone disturbance.WCAP can increase the activity of intestinal digestive enzymes and regulate gastrointestinal hormones,thereby relieving diarrhea.
基金Science and Technology Agency of Guangdong Province,NO.2008B030301041
文摘AIM： TO observe the therapeutic effects of new traditional Chinese medicine （TClVl） therapy on coagulation disorder and accompanying intractable jaundice in HBV-related liver cirrhosis patients. METHODS： Using stratified random sampling according to fibrinogen （Fib） levels, 145 liver cirrhosis patients due to hepatitis B complicated by coagulation disorder were treated. Of them, 70 in research group were treated with TCM by ＂nourishing yin, cooling blood and invigorating blood circulation＂ and Western medicine, 75 in control group were treated with conventional Western medicine. The indexes of liver function, coagulation function and bleeding events were observed and compared. RESULTS： The prothrombin time （PT） was shorter and the fibrinogen （Fib） level was higher in the research group than in the control group （Fib = 1.6-2.0 g/L, 1.1-1.5 g/L, and ≤ 1.0 g/L）. The total bilirubin （TBIL） level was significantly lower in the research group than in the control group, except for the subgroup of FIB ≤ 1.0 g/L. CONCLUSION： TCM therapy can improve coagulation fuction and decrease TBIL.
基金Supported by the Technological Planning Program of Guangdong Province China, No. 2005B33001040 Programs of Bureau of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guangdong Province, No. 1040056 and 301014
文摘AIM： To explore the expression of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten （PTEN） in liver of athymic mice with hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） and the effect of Fuzheng Jiedu Decoction （FJD）. METHODS： Forty eight male BALB/c athymic mice models were built by Bel-7402 with an indirect method. After 24 h of postoperation, the 48 athymic mice were distributed randomly into 4 groups： A, B, C, D, each group had 12 athymic mice. Group A were were treated by intragastric administration with FT207 （Tegafur） for 4 wk. Group B, C and D were treated by intragastric administration with FJD （complex prescription of Chinese crude drug） that had been delegated into 3 kinds of density as the low, middle, and high for 4 wk. At last, athymic mice were put to death, live time, volume of tumors, exponent of tumors and the tumor metastasis in livers were observed; and PTEN was detected in hepatic tissue, latero-cancer tissue and cancer tissue by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS： Four weeks later, the total survival rate in treatment group （A ＋ B ＋ C） was 50% and higher than the control group （0%） treated by FT207, （P 〈 0.01）. The survival rate in group A, B, C was higher than in group D, and except group A with D, there was significant differentces （Fisher＇s Exact Test P = 0.05 or 0.01）. And no differences were observed between the treatment groups and the control group in volume of tumors and exponent of tumors （P 〉 0.05）. Tumor metastasis in livers of the treatment group was less than the controls （Fisher＇s Exact Test, P = 0.021）. The result of immunohistochemistry showed that the intensity of PTEN in latero-cancer tissue was the highest, and then the hepatic tissue, the lowest was cancer tissue （Kruskal- Wallis test, X^2 = 60.67, P = 0.000）. It also showed that the intensity of PTEN in treatment groups （A, B, C） was higher than the control group （D） （F = 5.90, P = 0.002 in hepatic tissue and F = 15.99, P = 0.000 in latero-cancer tissue and X^2 = 26.08, P = 0.000 in cancer tissue）, and group B is the highest in the treatment groups （P 〈 0.05, r = 0.01. respectively）. However, there was no significant statistic difference between group A and group C （P 〉 0.05）. CONCLUSION： FJD can prolong the survival time and decrease tumor metastasis in livers of these experimental mice. Mechanisms of FJD healing HCC may partially be explained by enhancing the expression of PTEN in liver.
文摘The study was to investigate the effect of moxibustion on the serum IL-2, IL-12 levels and NK cell and ascitic tumor cell activities in H-22 mice with tumor and its mechanisms. The method used in the study was that the IL-2 and IL-12 levels were determined by the double antibody method with ELISA, and the NK cell activities by the MTT measure. The results showed that moxibustion elevated the serum IL-2 and IL-12 levels and the NK cell activities of the mice with tumor, and the elevations were of significance as compared with the controls (P<0.05). It is concluded that moxibustion can inhibit the growth of tumor, which is related to the increase of the serum IL-2 and IL-12 levels and the strengthening of NK cell activities.
基金Fund for Young Researchers Set by Ministry of Health of Fujian Province(No.2002-2-20)
文摘Objective: To observe the short￣term efficacy and safety of Shenqi mixture (参芪合剂, SQM) combined with microwave coagulation in treating primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods: Seventy-two patients with primary HCC of stage Ⅱ-Ⅲ, Karnofsky scoring ≥50 scores and predicted survival period ≥3 months were selected and randomly assigned into two groups, the treated group and the control group, 36 in each. Microwave therapy was applied to both groups by double leads, 60 W, 800 sec once a week for two weeks. To the treated group, SQM was given additionally through oral intake of 20 ml, three times a day for 1 month. The changes in tumor size, main symptoms, serum level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), immune function and adverse reaction were observed after treatment and the immune parameters of the patients were compared with 30 healthy persons in the normal control group. Results: (1) In the SQM treated group, after treatment 3 patients got completely remitted (CR), 24 partial remitted (PR), 4 unchanged (NC) and 5 progressively deteriorated (PD), the effective rate being 75.00%; while in the control group, 1 got CR, 19 PR, 9 NC and 7 PD, the effective rate being 55.56%. Comparison of the effective rate between the two groups showed significant difference (P<0.05). (2) AFP level decreased after treatment in both groups, but the decrement in the treated group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01). (3) After treatment, in the treated group, CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ and NK activity were improved, Karnofsky scores increased and liver function bettered, with these improvements significantly superior to those in the control group (P<0.01). (4) The improvement in symptoms such as hepatic region pain, fever, weakness, poor appetite and jaundice in the treated group after treatment was also superior to that in the control group (P<0.01). (5)The 12-month, 18-month and 24-month survival rates were higher and the recurrence rate was lower in the treated group than those in the control group, showing significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusion: Combined therapy with SQM and microwave coagulation could not only kill the tumor and residue tumor cells to prevent recurrence, but also enhance the cellular immunity of organism. It is one of the effective therapies for patients with middle-advanced hepatocarcinoma, who have lost the chance of surgical operation. It could improve clinical symptoms, elevate the quality of life, prolong the survival period of patients, but shows no evident adverse reaction.
文摘To investigate the effect of Yikun Neiyi Wan （益坤内异丸YKNYW） and gestrinone on the expression of aromatase P450 （P450arom）, cyclo-oxygenase-2 （COX-2） and estrogen receptor （ER） in isolated ectopic and normal endometriat stroma cells in vitro. Methods： Digestion and serial filtration were used to isolate and culture the ectopic and eutopic endometrial cells from patients with chocolate cyst in virto Transformation of the cell morphology was observed in a inverted microscope. The effect of YKNYW on the expression of aromatase P450, cyclo-oxygenase-2, estrogen receptor in cultured endometriosis cells were detected by immunohistochemical method. Results： The expression levels of P450arom, COX-2 in glandular epithelium cells in vitro were decreased significantly by YKNYW compared with gestrinone （P〈0.05）. ER expression in mesenchymal cells of endometriosis was increased by YKNYW in the large and medium dosage groups compared with gestrinone. Conclusion： The mechanism by which YKNYW alleviates endometriosis pain is possibly related to the decrease in ectopic endometrial P450 arom and COX-2 expression in glandular epithelium, contrary to gestrinone, and the increase in ER expression in mesenchymalis, consistent with gestrione in patients with endometriosis.
文摘Effects of acupuncture on the levels of neurotransmitters in the raphe nuclei were investigated in obeserats.It was found that the levels of tryptophan (Trp) and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) wereincreased,and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) level and 5-HT/5-HIAA ratio decreased in the raphe nucleiof the obese group as compared with the normal group;and that acupuncture could produce weightreduction,increase the 5-HT level and 5-HT/5-HIAA ratio,and decrease the contents of Trp and5-HIAA,but did not change the levels of dopamine (DA) and noradrenaline (NA).It is indicated thatbenign regulative action of acupuncture on 5-HT and its metabolism in the raphe nuclei is possibly oneof the factors for reducing weight by acupuncture.
基金supported by Young Scientists Fund of National Science Foundation of China[No.81302943,No.81302941]a project aimed at promoting the talents of young scientists in 2015[No.2015-QNYC-A-01]
文摘Objective To investigate whether recuperating lung decoction （RLD） can modulate the composition of gut microbiota in rats during asthma treatment. Methods Fifteen Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly and equally into control group, model group, dexamethasone （DEX） group, RLD medium-dose group, and RLD high-dose group. The asthma model was established in all groups, except for the control group. The rats in the DEX and RLD groups were treated orally with DEX and RLD, respectively. The rats in the control and model groups were treated orally with 0.9% saline. The intestinal bacterial communities were compared among groups using 16S rRNA gene amplification and 454 pyrosequencing. Results The microbial flora differed between the control and model groups, but the flora in the RLD groups was similar to that in the control group. No significant differences were observed between the RLD high-dose and medium-dose groups. RLD treatment resulted in an increase in the level beneficial bacteria in the gut, such as Loctobocillus and Bifidobocterium spp. Conclusion Oral administration of RLD increased the number of intestinal lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as Loctobocillus and Bifidobecterium, in asthma model rats.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30701122the Key Program of Beijing Natural Science Foundation,No.7051003
文摘Electroacupuncture （EA） has been clinically used to treat depression and has resulted in favorable effects in China. However, results from animal studies and pathology do not reflect the influence of electroacupuncture treatment on in vivo physiological functions. To thoroughly and dynamically observe pathological changes during depression, the present study established EA ＋ fluoxetine and fluoxetine groups to observe depression in patients. 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy was utilized to determine the correlation between hippocampal frontal lobe metabolite changes and mental disorder scale. Results revealed significantly increased N-acetylaspartate （NAA）/creatine （Cr） in the bilateral hippocampus and right frontal lobe of depression patients treated with EA compared with fluoxetine. Changes in NAA/Cr in bilateral hippocampus and right frontal lobe in both groups, before and after treatment, negatively correlated with severity and curative effects. Choline/Cr changes in the bilateral frontal lobes of both groups were significant before and after treatment, but negatively correlated with curative effects. Choline/Cr changes in the bilateral hippocampus were significant in the EA ＋ fluoxetine group before and after treatment, but negatively correlated with severity and the curative effects of depression. These results demonstrate abnormal biochemical metabolism in bilateral frontal lobes and hippocampus of depression patients, and show that EA significantly altered biochemical indices in the frontal lobes and hippocampus compared with fluoxetine.
基金Supported by TCM Administration Bureau of Shannxi Province,China, No. 199704
文摘AIM： To study the inhibitory effects of Fuzheng Yiliuyin （Decoction for Suppressing Tumors by Strengthening the Body Resistance） in combination with chemotherapeutics on human gastric carcinoma cell strain. METHODS： Fuzheng Yiliuyin （ZY） combined with various kinds of chemotherapeutics was put into two kinds of cultivated human gastric carcinoma cell strains, then its inhibitory effects on human gastric carcinoma cell strains were determind by the MTT method. Flow cytorneter was used to assay the apoptosis rate, and the ultrastructure of gastric carcinoma cells was observed under transmission electron microscope. RESULTS： Obvious apoptosis was seen in gastric carcinoma cells after treatment with ZY for 72 h. ZY and chemical drugs had synergistic inhibition effects on the cultivated gastric carcinoma cells, but the effects were different on various cell strains. The inhibitory effects of ZY could be strengthened by cytotoxic action and apoptosis. ZY combined with tluorouracil, etoposide and cisplatin （EFP） chemotherapeutics had better inhibitory effects on SGC-7901, while ZY combined with EFP or with DDP chemotherapeutics had better inhibitory effects than other drugs on MGC-803. CONCLUSION： ZY induces apoptosis and inhibits the growth of gastric carcinoma cells. ZY has the synergistic function of chemotherapeutics.
文摘In 1984,our department started a specialdivision of gastrosis for patients with chronicatrophic gastritis.By the end of 1987,47 caseswho adhered to treatment were accumulatedwith complete records,including results of fol-low-up by gastroscopy and histopathology.Theyare presented as follows:
