Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction for treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy：a meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials

OBJECTIVE：This meta-analysis was performed to systematically assess the efficacy and safety of the Chinese herbal medicine Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction（HGWWD） for treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy.DATA SOURCES：Six electronic databases,including the Cochrane Library,MEDLINE database,Chinese Biomedical Database,Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database,Chinese Science and Technique Journals Database,and the Wanfang Database,were search ed on the internet for randomized controlled trials published up until 1 December 2015.The search terms included ＂Chinese herbal medicine＂,＂diabetic peripheral neuropathy＂ and ＂randomized controlled trials＂ in Chinese and in English.DATA SELECTION：We included randomized controlled trials using HGWWD/modified HGWWD for the treatment group,without restriction for the control group.We assessed literature quality in accordance with the Cochrane Review Handbook.A random or a fixed effects model was used to analyze outcomes using Rev Man 5.2 software.OUTCOME MEASURES：The primary outcomes were changes in symptoms and nerve conduction velocities.The secondary outcomeswere fasting blood glucose and hemorheological indexes.RESULTS：Sixteen randomized controlled trials,with a total of 1,173 patients,were included.Meta-analysis revealed that the efficacy of HGWWD for diabetic peripheral neuropathy was significantly superior compared with the control treatment（i.e.,control group）（risk ratio = 0.36,95% confidence interval（CI）：0.29–0.46,Z =8.33,P 〈 0.00001） Compared with the control group,there was an increase in median motor nerve conduction velocity（mean difference（MD） = 3.46,95%CI：1.88–5.04,Z = 4.30,P 〈 0.01） and median sensory nerve conduction velocity（MD = 3.30,95%CI：2.04–4.56,Z = 5.14,P 〈 0.01）.There was also an increase in peroneal motor nerve conduction velocity（MD = 3.22,95%CI：2.45–3.98,Z = 8.21,P 〈 0.01） and peroneal sensory nerve conduction velocity（MD = 3.05,95%CI：2.01–4.09,Z = 5.75,P 〈 0.01） in the treatment groups.No significant difference in fasting blood glucose was found between the treatment groups and the control groups（MD =-0.12,95%CI：-0.42–0.19,Z = 0.76,P = 0.45）.Plasma viscosity was significantly decreased after treatment（MD =-0.11,95%CI：-0.21 to-0.02,Z = 2.30,P = 0.02）.No significant difference in fibrinogen was detectable（MD =-0.53,95%CI：-1.28–0.22,Z = 1.38,P = 0.17）.Four trials reported that treatment groups experienced no adverse reactions.Adverse events were not mentioned in the other 12 trials.No trial reported the incidence of complications,quality of life outcomes,or health economics.CONCLUSION：HGWWD treatment improves diabetic neurologic symptoms and ameliorates nerve conduction velocities.Our study suggests that HGWWD may have significant therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.However,the methodological quality of the randomized controlled trials was generally low.Larger and better-designed randomized controlled trials are required to more reliably assess the clinical effectiveness of HGWWD.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Auricular Acupoint Pressure Patch Combined with Modified Huangqi Decoction in Treating Diabetic Nephropathy

Objective:To explore the efficacy of auricular acupoint pressure patch combined with modified Huangqi Decoction in treating diabetic nephropathy.Methods:60 patients with diabetic nephropathy treated in our hospital from January 2021 to December 2022 were selected for this study.The patients were randomly divided into two groups using the random number table method,with 30 patients in each group.Among them,the control group was treated with conventional Western medicine,while the experimental group was treated with auricular acupoint pressure patches combined with modified Huangqi Decoction.The patients’fasting blood glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2hPG),glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c),urinary protein quantification,urea nitrogen(BUN),serum creatinine(SCr),and other indicators were detected and recorded before and after treatment.Results:Before treatment,there was no statistically significant difference in the FPG,the 2hPG,and the HbA1c between the two groups of patients(P>0.05);after treatment,the FPG,the 2hPG,and the HbA1c of the patients in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there was no statistically significant difference in the urinary protein quantification,the BUN,and the SCr between the two groups of patients(P>0.05);after treatment,the urinary protein quantification,BUN,and SCr of the patients in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The experimental group showed better improvement in symptoms such as fatigue,backache,and frequency of nocturia(P<0.05).Conclusion:Auricular acupoint pressure patch combined with modified Huangqi Decoction effectively treats diabetic nephropathy and it helps control blood sugar and renal function indicators and improve clinical symptoms,therefore improving the patients’quality of life.

Clinical Study of Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction (加味黄芪桂枝五物汤) in Preventing and Treating Peripheral Neuro-sensory Toxicity Caused by Oxaliplatin

Objective： To evaluate the efficacy of Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction （加味黄芪桂枝五物汤, JHGWD） in treating neuro-sensory toxicity induced by oxaliplatin. Methods： A randomized controlled self-crossover trial was performed. Thirty-one patients were randomly divided into AB and BA groups. Patients in A cycle belonged to the treated group, who were treated with chemotherapy combined with oxaliplatin plus JHGWD. Patients in B cycle belonged to the control group and were treated with chemotherapy alone. The peripheral neuro-sensory toxicity was observed and analyzed. Results： The main neurotoxicity was cold-induced paresthesia after the use of oxaliplatin, which included hyperaesthesia, chill, anaesthesia in the extremities, electrified sensation, formication, foreign body sensation and pain that might be exacerbated by exposure to cold. Twenty patients （64.5 % ） suffered from neuro-sensory toxicity in the treated group and 27 cases （87.1% ） in the control group. Symptoms were more serious and lasted longer in the control group than those in the treated group （P〈0.01）. Conclusion： JHGWD could prevent and reduce the occurence and intensity of acute peripheral neuro-sensory toxicity caused by oxaliplatin.

Potential Mechanism of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction for Cervical Spondylosis treatment based on Network Pharmacology

Objective:To study the potential mechanism of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction in the treatment of cervical spondylosis based on the network pharmacological method,and to provide a basis for clinical application and pharmacological research.Methods:TCMSP search was used to screen the main active compounds and related action targets of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction,the standard names of action targets were obtained through the Uniprot database,and the"drug-target"interaction network was constructed by using Cytoscape3.6.1 software.The related targets of cervical spondylosis were obtained by searching GeneCards,OMIM,DisGeNET,and CTD databases,and the disease targets and drug targets were mapped by the Venny platform,and the intersection genes of them were the potential targets for drug treatment of this disease.Then,the intersection genes were input into the STRING database and Cytoscape 3.6.1 software,and the protein-protein interactions(PPI)network of"drug-disease intersection targets"was constructed,and we screened the core targets.Finally,GO biological function analysis and KEGG signaling pathway analysis of core targets were carried out through the DAVID database.Results:According to the screening conditions,74 effective compounds and 138 drug action targets of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction were obtained,12179 genes related to cervical spondylosis were obtained,and the Venny platform analysis obtained 105 intersecting targets.With visual network processing by Cytoscape software,33 core targets were obtained by analyzing and calculating the core target degree values,which were JUN,PTGS2,NR3C1,TNF,IL6,TP53,EGFR,VEGFA,NOS3,IL1B,and so on.GO analysis showed that there were 133 items(P<0.05),involving adrenergic receptor activation,neurotransmitter receptor activation,nuclear receptor activation,catecholamine binding,etc.KEGG analysis obtained a total of 139 pathways(P<0.05),involving IL-17 signaling pathway,and tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway,relaxin signaling pathway,AGE-RAGE signaling pathway of diabetic complications,fluid shear stress,and atherosclerosis.Conclusion:the active components in Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decoction may act on the core targets such as JUN,PTGS2,NR3C1,TNF,IL6,TP53,VEGFA through IL-17 signal pathway,tumor necrosis factor signal pathway,and AGE-RAGE signal pathway of diabetic complications,and exert their therapeutic effects.The research results can provide a basis for future basic and clinical research.

Application of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

The Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction(HQGZWWT)is composed of Huangqi(Astragali Radix),Shaoyao(Paeoniae Radix Alba),Guizhi(Cinnamomi Ramulus),Shengjiang(Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens),and Dazao(Jujubae Fructus)which has various pharmacological anti-inflammatory,analgesic,antioxidant,antitumor,lipid-lowering,and immunity-regulating activities.It has certain advantages in the treatment of orthopaedic diseases,such as cervical spondylosis,scapulohumeral periarthritis,lumbar disc herniation,knee osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,myofascial pain syndrome,etc.,with outstanding clinical efficacy,few adverse reactions,and high patient compliance.However,modern pharmacological researches on the whole prescription of HQGZWWT are insufficient and the therapeutic targets are not clear which needs further exploration.Besides,this prescription cannot treat ll orthopaedic diseases,so we should adhere to the thinking of four diagnostics in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),select prescriptions based on syndrome differentiation,closely follow the pathogenesis,innovate and expand its scope of application,reflect the application advantages of this prescription in orthopaedics and traumatology and improve the total clinical efficiency.

Gualou Guizhi decoction promotes neurological functional recovery and neurogenesis following focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion

Recovery following stroke involves neurogenesis and axonal remodeling within the ischemic brain. Gualou Guizhi decoction （GLGZD） is a Chinese traditional medicine used for the treatment of post-stroke limb spasm. GLGZD has been reported to have neuroprotective effects in cerebral ischemic injury. However, the effects of GLGZD on neurogenesis and axonal remodeling following cerebral ischemia remain unknown. In this study, a rat model of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion was established by middle cerebral artery occlusion. Neurologi- cal function was assessed immediately after reperfusion using Longa＇s 5-point scoring system. The rats were randomly divided into vehicle and GLGZD groups. Rats in the sham group were given sham operation. The rats in the GLGZD group were intragastrically administered GLGZD, once daily, for 14 consecutive days. The rats in the vehicle and sham groups were intragastrically administered distilled water. Modified neurological severity score test, balance beam test and foot fault test were used to assess motor functional changes. Nissl staining was performed to evaluate histopathological changes in the brain. Immunofluorescence staining was used to examine cell proliferation using the marker 5-bromo-2＇-deoxyuridine （BrdU） as well as expression of the neural precursor marker doublecortin （DCX）, the astrocyte marker glial fibrillary acidic protein （GFAP） and the axon regeneration marker growth associated protein-43 （GAP-43）. GLGZD substan- tially mitigated pathological injury, increased the number of BrdU, DCX and GFAP-immunoreactive cells in the subventricular zone of the ischemic hemisphere, increased GAP-43 expression in the cortical peri-infarct region, and improved motor function. These findings suggest that GLGZD promotes neurological functional recovery by increasing cell proliferation, enhancing axonal regeneration, and in- creasing the numbers of neuronal precursors and astrocytes in the peri-infarct area.

Efficacy and safety of Huangqi Jianzhong decoction in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis:A meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Chronic atrophic gastritis is a persistent disorder of the digestive system where the gastric mucosa epithelium and glands undergo atrophy,leading to a decrease in their number and thinning of the gastric mucosa.It is worth noting that the prevalence of chronic atrophic gastritis is higher in China compared to the global average,and it is also considered a precancerous condition for gastric cancer.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of Huangqi Jianzhong decoction in treating chronic atrophic gastritis.Chronic atrophic gastritis is a persistent illness characterized by the progressive disappearance of healthy gastric glands due to repeated injury.Huangqi Jianzhong decoctions are widely used in China to treat chronic atrophic gastritis.However,there is limited scientific evidence regarding their efficacy in treating this illness.METHODS The present meta-analysis adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and used the Cochrane Collaboration methodology.We performed a comprehensive search for clinical trials investigating the use of Huangqi Jianzhong decoction in treating chronic atrophic gastritis published until January 2023.The risk of bias and the quality of the included studies were evaluated using the Cochrane Handbook guidelines.Finally,a meta-analysis was conducted using the RevMan 5.4 softRESULTS This study included a total of 13 articles,comprising 1269 samples.The meta-analysis was conducted on these 13 articles,yielding the following results:I2=0%,P=0.60,[RR=1.24,95%CI:1.18 to 1.30,P<0.00001].The forest plot analysis of the Helicobacter pylori clearance rate revealed I2=0%,P=0.36,[RR=1.20,95%CI:1.05 to 1.38,P=0.009].The forest plot of PG-I level showed I2=99%,P<0.00001,[MD=4.99,95%CI:-1.59 to 11.58,P=0.14].The forest plot of stomach pain demonstrated I2=54%,P=0.04,[MD=-0.63,95%CI:-0.68 to-0.58,P<0.00001].The forest plot of reflux indicated I2=82%,P=0.0009,[MD=-0.48,95%CI:-0.63 to-0.33,P<0.00001].The forest plot of recurrence rate exhibited I2=0%,P=0.92,[RR=0.15,95%CI:0.04 to 0.66,P=0.01].The forest plot of adverse reactions showed no heterogeneity in outcome data,[RR=1.07,95%CI:0.53 to 2.17,P=0.86].CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that Huangqi Jianzhong decoction improved various factors in adults with chronic atrophic gastritis.These factors included the total effective rate,Helicobacter pylori clearance rate,symptoms such as stomachache and acid reflux alleviation,and recurrence rates.

Effects of Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction on Laboratory Indicators and Immune Functions of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

[Objectives]To explore the effects of Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction on laboratory indicators and immune functions of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.[Methods]A total of 110 patients with rheumatoid arthritis admitted to the Second Department of Orthopedics,the Affiliated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Nanjing,Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from December 2014 to December 2016 were selected as the research objects and divided into a control group and an observation group using the random number table method,with 55 cases in each group.The control group was treated with conventional western medicine,and the observation group was treated with Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction on the basis of the control group.Both groups were treated for one month.The clinical effects,improvement of clinical symptoms,laboratory indicators and immune function indicator levels between the two groups were compared;the incidence of adverse reactions in the two groups was counted.[Results]The total effective rate of the observation group was 92.73%,higher than that of the control group(78.18%)(P<0.05).Compared with that before treatment,after one month of treatment,the grip strength of the two groups increased,and the observation group was greater than the control group(P<0.05);the morning stiffness time and 20 m walking time of both groups were shortened,and the observation group was shorter than the control group(P<0.05);the number of joint tenderness,joint swelling,ESR,MPV,PDW,serum CRP,plasma IgA,IgG,IgM,RF levels in both groups decreased,and the observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05);the serum C3 levels in both groups increased,and the observation group was higher than the control group(P<0.05).During the treatment,the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was 0.00%,which was lower than that in the control group(10.91%,P<0.05).[Conclusions]Using Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction to treat rheumatoid arthritis can improve the laboratory indicators of patients,and enhance their immune functions,improve the curative effect,and the safety is high.

Exploring the mechanism of Guizhi decoction’s“Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi”in treating plant nervous disorders based on weighted network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques

Objective:To explore the mechanism of Guizhi decoction’s“Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi”in treating plant nervous disorders based on network pharmacology and molecular docking methods.Methods:The main active ingredients of Guizhi decoction were screened from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP),and plant nervous disorder-related targets were screened from the Gene Cards database,OMIM database,and PharmGKB database.The intersection of the two was obtained.The intersection targets were used to draw a protein interaction network and a“Traditional Chinese Medicine-active ingredient-target”network using the STRING database and Cytoscape 3.9.1.The nodes in the“Traditional Chinese Medicine-active ingredient-target”network were weighted according to the“Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi”principle.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,and gene ontology enrichment analysis were performed on the intersection targets.Molecular docking was used to verify the affinity between core targets and key ingredients.Results:A total of 225 effective components of Guizhi decoction were screened,among which 127 components could bind to 160 common targets and play a therapeutic role.The common targets were mainly enriched in 2785 gene ontology entries and 189 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways.Molecular docking confirmed that core targets could spontaneously bind to key ingredients.Conclusion:The key targets for the treatment of plant nervous disorders by Guizhi decoction are MAPK1,TP53,RB1,STAT3,MAPK3,MAPK14,etc.,which reflect the characteristics of the synergistic mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine with multiple components,targets,and pathways through the regulation of inflammatory signal pathways and oxidative stress processes.

Effects of Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction Combined with Standard Triple Therapy on Reducing Serum CagA and Hp-NAP in Patients with H.pylori-Related Gastritis

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction combined with standard triple therapy on treating H.pylori-related gastritis. METHODS: Eighty-two patients with H. pylori-related gastritis treated in our hospital from January 2016 to December 2017 were selected according to the random number table method and divided into experimental group and control group, with 41 patients in each group. The control group was treated with standard triple therapy, while the experimental group was additionally treated with modified Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction. The venous blood of one elbow was taken before and after treatment. The concentrations of serum CagA and Hp-NAP were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The symptoms were evaluated according to the change of symptom scores before and after the intervention. The H.pylori eradication rate was calculated. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in CagA and Hp-NAP concentrations between the 2 groups before intervention(P > 0.05). After intervention, CagA and Hp-NAP concentrations in experimental group were(19.21±6.27) ng/L and(24.37±6.10) ng/L respectively which were lower than(25.81±7.14) ng/L and(32.09±5.73) ng/L of control group. The differences were statistically significant(P < 0.05). The total effective rate of major symptoms in experimental group was 39 cases(95.12%), which was significantly higher than that of the control group(31 cases, 75.61%). There was statistically significant difference between the 2 groups(P < 0.05). The eradication rate of H.pylori was 38 cases(92.68%) in the experimental group, which was significantly higher than 31 cases(75.61%) of the control group. The difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction combined with standard triple therapy can effectively reduce CagA, Hp-NAP of serum level in patients with H.pylori-related gastritis, improve efficacy of symptoms and eradication rate of H.pylori, and is worthy of clinical promotion.

Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction suppresses inflammation and bone destruction in collagen-induced arthritis mice

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic inflammatory and destructive arthritis, characterized by inflammatory infiltration and bone destruction. Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction(HGWD) is traditional Chinese medicine, which has been applied in the treatment of RA in clinical. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of HGWD on collagen-induced arthritis(CIA) mouse model.Methods: DBA/1J female mice were used to establish the collagen-induced arthritis(CIA) model. HGWD was administered intragastrically once a day for four weeks starting on the 22nd day after the first immunization. The body weight, hind paw thickness and clinical score were measured every five days. Gait analysis, histopathological staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), ultrasound imaging and micro-computed tomography imaging were performed to determine the effects of HGWD treatment on inflammation and bone structure in this model. Moreover, Real-time PCR and Western blot analysis were used to detect inflammatory factors m RNA and protein levels after HGWD intervention in RAW264.7 cells.Results: HGWD attenuated symptoms of arthritis, suppressed inflammatory synovium area and the serum levels of inflammatory factors, inhibited joint space enlargement in the knee and ankle joints,reduced numbers of osteoclasts, protected bone destruction, as well as improved motor function.HGWD decreased the expression of m RNA for inflammatory factors and the protein expression levels of p-NF-ΚB and IL-17.Conclusion: These results suggested that HGWD suppresses inflammation, attenuates bone erosion and maintains motor function in collagen-induced arthritis mice.

New Clinical Application of Chaihu Decoction

The classified prescriptions from Chaihu decoction have been widely used in ancient and modern times.In spite of many previous research studies,the extensiveness and diversity of their applications have not been systematically studied.The author applied Chaihu Wendan decoction to treat phlegm and qi stagnation in the middle energizer,applied Chaihu Guizhi decoction to treat simultaneous disease of Shaoyang and Taiyang,applied Chaihu Xiexin decoction to treat simultaneous disease of the spleen,stomach,liver,and gallbladder,applied Chaihu Ermiao powder to treat simultaneous disease of hand Shaoyang and foot Taiyin,applied Chaihu Erchen decoction to treat simultaneous disease of Shaoyang and Taiyin,applied Chailing decoction to treat simultaneous disease of hand Shaoyin and foot Taiyang,applied Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang decoction to treat Shaoyang and Taiyin cold fluid retention and heat stagnation syndrome of Shaoyang complicated with Taiyin,applied Chaihu Xingren decoction to treat simultaneous disease of hand Shaoyang and hand Taiyin,applied Chaihu Sanren decoction to treat the disease caused by damp-heat stagnation in the hand Shaoyang and the foot Taiyin,and applied Chaihu Ganlu Xiaodu pellet to treat the diseases of hand Shaoyang and foot Yangming.The effects were all remarkable.

黄芪补肾活血汤对芳香化酶抑制剂诱导骨质疏松模型小鼠破骨细胞活性的影响

背景:芳香化酶抑制剂尽管显著提高了激素受体阳性乳腺癌患者的临床获益,但其相关的不良事件——骨质疏松严重影响了患者的生活质量,黄芪补肾活血汤能有效预防芳香化酶抑制剂所致骨质疏松的发生,但是其作用机制尚不清楚。目的:探究黄芪补肾活血汤对芳香化酶抑制剂所致骨质疏松模型小鼠破骨细胞活性的影响及机制。方法:选取60只8周龄C57BL/6J雌性小鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组、黄芪补肾活血汤高、中、低剂量组、阳性对照组各10只,除假手术组外,其余组小鼠均切除双侧卵巢联合皮下注射来曲唑构建绝经后芳香化酶抑制剂所致骨质疏松模型,黄芪补肾活血汤高、中、低剂量组分别给予19.24,9.62,4.81 g/(kg·d)黄芪补肾活血汤进行灌胃(1次/d),阳性对照组给予阿仑膦酸钠5 mg/kg灌胃(1次/周)。给药3个月后,Micro-CT检测胫骨骨密度和骨微结构,对股骨进行苏木精-伊红染色、抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶染色及免疫组化检测核因子κB受体活化因子配体、骨保护素蛋白表达,ELISA检测血清中Ⅰ型胶原交联羧基端肽、抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶5b水平。结果与结论:①与假手术组相比,模型组小鼠骨密度显著下降、骨小梁形态疏松断裂、血清中Ⅰ型胶原交联羧基端肽、抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶5b水平显著上升,表明芳香化酶抑制剂所致骨质疏松模型构建成功;②与模型组相比,黄芪补肾活血汤高、中、低剂量组和阳性对照组小鼠骨密度、骨微结构显著改善,骨小梁形态增粗致密,血清中Ⅰ型胶原交联羧基端肽、抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶5b水平显著下降,破骨细胞数量减少,核因子κB受体活化因子配体蛋白表达下降,骨保护素蛋白表达升高。结果表明,黄芪补肾活血汤可能调控核因子κB受体活化因子配体/核因子κB受体活化因子/骨保护素信号通路抑制破骨细胞活性,改善骨小梁形态和骨微结构,提高骨密度,进而预防芳香化酶抑制剂所致骨质疏松模型的发生发展。

Identification and characterization of chemical constituents in Mahuang Guizhi Decoction and their metabolites in rat plasma and brain by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS

Objective:Mahuang Guizhi Decoction(MGD),an essential herbal pair in traditional Chinese medicine,is able to release cold,fever and asthma,mainly containing alkaloids,flavonoids,phenylpropanoids and amino acids.However,the absorption and distribution of these four category compounds in vivo still remained unclearly.Methods:In our research,we utilized UPLC-Q-TOF-MS technique to identify the constituents within MGD,as well as the prototypes of MGD and their metabolites absorbed in plasma and brain.We further profiled the drug-time curve of prototypes and metabolites of MGD both in plasma and brain.Results:Our results showed that 105 constituents were characterized in MGD.Thirty of them could be absorbed into blood,and ten of them could be distributed into brain.We also discovered eight new bio-transformed metabolites in blood,and a half of which could pass through the blood–brain barrier.In addition,all components detected in vivo could be absorbed and distributed immediately.Conclusion:These findings provide an approachable method to analyze the potential bio-active compounds in MGD and their in vivo behaviors,which could promote the efficacious material basis study of MGD and the security of clinical utilization.

Protective effect of modified Huangqi Chifeng decoction(加味黄芪赤风汤)on immunoglobulin A nephropathy through toll-like receptor 4/myeloid differentiation factor 88/nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway

OBJECTIVE:To examine the nephroprotective mechanism of modified Huangqi Chifeng decoction(加味黄芪赤风汤,MHCD)in immunoglobulin A nephropathy(IgAN)rats.METHODS:To establish the IgAN rat model,the bovine serum albumin,lipopolysaccharide,and carbon tetrachloride 4 method was employed.The rats were then randomly assigned to the control,model,telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose MHCD groups,and were administered the respective treatments via intragastric administration for 8 weeks.The levels of 24-h urinary protein,serum creatinine(CRE),and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)were measured in each group.Pathological alterations were detected.IgA deposition was visualized through the use of immunofluorescence staining.The ultrastructure of the kidney was observed using a transmission electron microscope.The expression levels of interleukin-6(IL-6),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),and transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)were examined by immunohistochemistry and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88),and nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)P65,were examined by immunohistochemistry,Western blotting,and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:The 24-h urine protein level in each group increased significantly at week 6,and worsen from then on.But this process can be reversed by treatments of telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD,and these treatments did not affect renal function.Telmisartan,and high-,and medium-dose of MHCD reduced IgA deposition.Renal histopathology demonstrated the protective effect of high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD against kidney injury.The expression levels of MCP-1,IL-6,and TGF-β1 in kidney tissues were downregulated by low,medium and high doses of MHCD treatment.Additionally,treatment of low,medium and high doses of MHCD decreased the protein and mRNA levels of TLR4,MyD88,and NF-κB.CONCLUSIONS:MHCD exerted nephroprotective effects on IgAN rats,and MHCD regulated the expressions of key targets in TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway,thereby alleviating renal inflammation by inhibiting MCP-1,IL-6 expressions,and ameliorating renal fibrosis by inhibiting TGF-β1 expression.

Simultaneous determination of two bioactive components of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction in rat plasma using UPLC-MS/MS and its application to a pharmacokinetic study

A rapid, sensitive and selective UPLC-MS/MS method was developed to determine paeoniflorin and astragaloside IV, This method was validated via a pharmacokinetic study using rat plasma. The internal standard was clarithromycin. A simple one-step deproteinization procedure was used to prepare plasma samples. Separation was achieved on a CAPCELL CORE ADME CI8 column with a gradient mobile phase consisting of solution A （water containing 0.1% formic acid） and solution B （acetonitrile） at a flow rate of 0.3 mL/min. Multiple reaction monitoring （MRM） was used with an electrospray ionization source （ESI） in positive mode. A good linear response was observed within the ranges of 0.01 to 5.00 ~g/mL for paeoniflorin and 0.000l to 0.05 ~tg/mL for astragaloside IV. The accuracy （RE） was within the range of-3.5% to 6.3%, and the intra- and inter-day precisions （RSD） were within 14.2%. The extraction recoveries were all above 78.9%. The pharmacokinetic study of the two analytes in rats after oral administration of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction （HGWD） was successfully completed through this method. The method develooed in this studv will fill a gap in oharmacokinetic studies of HGWD.

Effect of Huangqi Xiaoke Recipe combined with alprostadil on qi and yin deficiency type diabetic nephropathy and its effect on vascular endothelium and oxidative stress

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of Huangqi Xiaoke Decoction combined with alprostadil on qi and yin deficiency type diabetic nephropathy (DN) and its effect on vascular endothelium and oxidative stress. Methods: A total of 72 patients with qi and yin deficiency type DN who were admitted to the diabetes specialist ward and outpatient department of Baoan District Hospital of Shenzhen from January 2017 to July 2018 were enrolled. The patients were divided into the control group and the observation group according to the random number method. 36 cases in each group. Both groups were treated with conventional treatments such as hypoglycemic, hypotensive, lipid-lowering and anti-platelet aggregation. The control group was treated with alprostadil on the basis of conventional treatment. The observation group was given orally on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated once a day for a total of 4 weeks. Compare the clinical syndrome scores and clinical efficacy of the two groups before and after treatment;fasting blood glucose (FPG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C), blood lipids (TC, TG, LDL, HDL), serum creatinine (SCr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN Endothelin-1 (ET-1), nitric oxide (NO), von Willebrand factor (vWF);glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide disproportionation The level of enzyme (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA). Results:The total effective rate of TCM syndromes in observation group was 94.44%, which was significantly different from 72.22% in the control group. The scores of TCM syndromes in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group;Compared with the control group, the HDL-C of the observation group did not change much, there was no statistical difference;FBG, HbA1C, SCr, BUN, TC, TG, LDL-C, ET-1, vWF, MDA Significantly decreased, NO, GSH-Px, SOD increased significantly, with significant difference. Conclusion: Huangqi Xiaoke Decoction combined with alprostadil in the treatment of qi and yin deficiency type DN has significant curative effect, which can not only lower blood sugar, regulate blood lipids, improve renal function and clinical symptoms, but also inhibit oxidative stress and protect endothelial function.

黄芪桂枝五物汤治疗乳腺癌化疗后手足麻木的效果

目的:探讨乳腺癌化疗后手足麻木采用黄芪桂枝五物汤治疗的效果。方法:选取2018年1月—2022年12月南通市第三人民医院收治的乳腺癌化疗后手足麻木患者110例作为研究对象,按照双色球法随机分为两组,各55例。对照组采用常规西药治疗,观察组采用黄芪桂枝五物汤治疗。比较两组手足麻木消退时间、治疗效果、关节活动度。结果:观察组手足麻木消退时间短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。观察组治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P=0.019)。治疗前,两组关节前屈、外展、后伸、内收角度比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,两组关节前屈、外展、后伸、内收角度大于治疗前,且观察组大于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:黄芪桂枝五物汤治疗乳腺癌化疗后手足麻木的效果显著,可有效改善患者肢体功能,缓解手足麻木症状。

桂枝芍药知母汤治疗痛风性关节炎急性期疗效及对患者可调节相关因子与嘌呤受体水平变化的影响

目的:观察桂枝芍药知母汤联合非布司他、塞来昔布治疗痛风性关节炎(GA)急性期的效果,为临床治疗提供参考。方法:选取GA患者110例,根据随机原则分为对照组(西药)和观察组(桂枝芍药知母汤+西药),每组55例。记录两组治疗前及治疗3、7 d后血尿酸(UA)、血沉(ESR)、白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、Diekkopf-1(DKK-1)、白细胞介素-18(IL-18)、嘌呤能受体(P2X7R)水平及中医证候积分的变化,统计两组疗效和不良反应。结果:治疗7 d后,观察组总有效率为90.91%(50/55),明显高于对照组的76.36%(42/55),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗3、7 d后,两组皮色皮温、全身症状及关节相关积分较治疗前下降,观察组低于对照组,且两组治疗7 d后低于治疗3 d后(P<0.05)。治疗3、7 d后,两组UA、IL-1β、DKK-1、IL-18、P2X7R、ESR较治疗前下降,观察组低于对照组,且两组治疗7 d后上述因子低于治疗3 d后(P<0.05)。观察组不良反应发生率为9.09%(胸闷1例、胃肠道症状4例),与对照组的20.00%(胸闷2例、胃肠道症状8例和皮疹1例)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:桂枝芍药知母汤联合西药治疗GA急性期可减轻症状,提高疗效,可能与调节相关因子的表达水平有关。

黄芪建中汤合暖胃汤治疗患儿脾胃虚寒型急性肠胃炎

目的观察黄芪建中汤合暖胃汤治疗脾胃虚寒型急性肠胃炎患儿的疗效。方法选取2021年2月-2023年5月医院收治的74例脾胃虚寒型急性肠胃炎患儿,以随机数字表法分为研究组与对照组,各37例。2组均接受对症治疗,对照组在此基础上采用奥美拉唑肠溶胶囊治疗,研究组在对照组的基础上接受黄芪建中汤合暖胃汤治疗。2组均治疗14 d。对比2组中医证候评分、病症恢复时间、临床疗效、炎症反应、胃肠激素及不良反应。结果治疗后,2组主症评分、次症评分、总评分明显降低(P<0.05),且研究组降低更为明显(P<0.05)。研究组发热、腹痛、呕吐、腹泻等病症恢复时间短于对照组(P<0.05)。研究组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组白细胞介素-17(IL-17)、基质金属蛋白酶-3(MMP-3)、中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(NLR)水平明显降低(P<0.05),且研究组降低更为明显(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组胃泌素(GSA)水平明显降低(P<0.05),且研究组降低更为明显(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组胃动力素(MTL)水平明显升高(P<0.05),且研究组升高更为明显(P<0.05)。2组不良反应总发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论黄芪建中汤合暖胃汤治疗脾胃虚寒型急性肠胃炎患儿疗效确切,可改善患儿临床症状与胃肠功能,促进患儿康复,减轻炎症反应,且安全可靠。