Background:Siwu decoction(SWD)is a traditional Chinese herbal decoction commonly used for treating various symptoms of blood deficiency and blood stasis,including cancer-related anemia(CRA).However,due to its complex ...Background:Siwu decoction(SWD)is a traditional Chinese herbal decoction commonly used for treating various symptoms of blood deficiency and blood stasis,including cancer-related anemia(CRA).However,due to its complex composition,the key active ingredients and underlying mechanisms of its therapeutic effects often remain unknown.This research aims to use network pharmacology and molecular docking technology to systematically elucidate the potential mechanisms underlying the efficacy of SWD in treating cancer-related anemia.Methods:The key constituents of SWD were procured from the TCMSP database.Leveraging the Swiss ADME and Swiss Target Prediction databases,potential targets were recognized.Disease-related targets were assembled via the GeneCards and DrugBank databases.Constructing the PPI network involved the utilization of the STRING database,followed by visualization through Cytoscape 3.9.1 software.Subsequently,GO and KEGG enrichment analysis was conducted utilizing the DAVID database,with visual analysis performed on the macrobiotic platform.For molecular docking,the Autodock software was employed,and the molecular docking outcomes were visualized using the PyMOL software.Results:In this investigation,a comprehensive revelation of 18 primary active compounds and 511 associated targets linked to CRA was accomplished.The outcomes of protein-protein interaction(PPI)analysis unequivocally identified AKT1,EGFR,SRC,VEGFA,HRAS,MAPK3,and STAT3 as pivotal proteins within the SWD’s framework for effective CRA intervention.Notably,signaling pathways such as the HIF-1,JAK-STAT,TNF-α,and PI3K-Akt pathways,intricately involved in hematopoietic stem cell proliferation,differentiation,and inflammatory response,emerged as closely intertwined with the therapeutic application of SWD for CRA treatment.The congruence between these potential targets and SWD’s primary therapeutic constituents for CRA treatment was substantiated by the outcomes of molecular docking analysis.Conclusion:This work provided a reference for further fundamental research by outlining the primary active ingredients and putative molecular mechanisms of SWD in the treatment of CRA.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To screen the active ingredients preventing platelet aggregations from Taohong Siwu Decoction. METHODS Fresh blood from healthy adult volunteer was collected with vacuum tube for preparation of platelet susp...OBJECTIVE To screen the active ingredients preventing platelet aggregations from Taohong Siwu Decoction. METHODS Fresh blood from healthy adult volunteer was collected with vacuum tube for preparation of platelet suspension. Platelet suspension was incubated with Taohong Siwu Decoction for one hour at 37℃,then centrifuged. The precipitate was washed and desorbed with buffer solutions.The differences of chemical constituents between incubated and unincubated were identified with high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector. RESULTS According to the chromatograph at 254 nm,at least three kinds of different components were detected in Taohong siwu decoction before and after incubated with platelet. CONCLUSION Platelet suspension can be used for screening active ingredients on platelet membrane receptor from the traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of combined/single use of Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)by meta-analysis.Methods:Database were searched electronically from ...Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of combined/single use of Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)by meta-analysis.Methods:Database were searched electronically from the time databases established to November 2020 to collect randomized controlled trials of Taohong Siwu decoction combined with non-specific therapy for DPN in Chinese or English.The trial was assessed by 2 researchers independently,RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis.Results:A total of 13 studies included 970 patients.Meta-analysis showed that the combined/single use of Taohong Siwu decoction can further improve median sensory nerve velocity〔MD=4.86,95%CI(2.70,7.03),P<0.00001〕,and the curative effect〔OR=4.35,95%CI(3.1,6.06),P<0.00001〕,increase the velocity of the motor nerve〔MD=6.84,95%CI(6.14,7.55),P<0.00001〕,and the velocity of the sensory nerve〔MD=7.46,95%CI(5.84,9.08),P<0.00001〕,decrease TCM syndrome score〔MD=-5.61,95%CI(-6.63,-4.60),P<0.00001〕,and fasting blood-glucose〔MD=-0.24,95%CI(-0.37,-0.11),P<0.00001〕.The GRADE showed B level of evidence.Conclusion:Combined/single use of Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment for DPN is effective.The safety is not clear,and more high-quality clinical studies are expected to be included to provide evidence support.展开更多
Western medicine mainly focuses on the conventional basic treatment of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN),such as blood glucose control,anti-oxidative stress,and nerve nutrition,but the efficacy and safety of the dru...Western medicine mainly focuses on the conventional basic treatment of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN),such as blood glucose control,anti-oxidative stress,and nerve nutrition,but the efficacy and safety of the drugs cannot be guaranteed.As an important prescription for promoting blood circulation,removing blood stasis and nourishing blood,Taohong Siwu Decoction can not only promote cell proliferation and repair,reduce inflammatory factors in the blood,reduce the whole blood viscosity and plasma viscosity,and has a good anticoagulation effect.Moreover,Taohong Siwu Decoction and its added or subtracted prescription,foot bath and combined acupuncture have the effect of regulating blood sugar,improving nerve conduction velocity and relieving clinical symptoms,without obvious adverse reactions.This article reviews Taohong Siwu Decoction and its addition and subtraction in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.展开更多
Objective:To observe the effect of Taohong Siyu Decoction on the coagulation function and the signaling pathway of PI3K(phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase)/AKT(protein kinase B)/mTOR(mammalian target of rapamycin)after fem...Objective:To observe the effect of Taohong Siyu Decoction on the coagulation function and the signaling pathway of PI3K(phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase)/AKT(protein kinase B)/mTOR(mammalian target of rapamycin)after femoral artery anastomosis in rabbits.Methods:30 New Zealand white rabbits were divided into blank control group,model control group,papavine hydrochloride injection group and low,medium and high dose groups of Taohong Siwu decoction by random number table method,with 5 rabbits in each group.The rabbits in the model control group,papavine hydrochloride injection group and low,medium and high dose groups of Taohong Siwu decoction were treated with the femoral artery simple intermittent end-to-end suture model.After the successful modeling,the low,medium and high dose groups of Taohong Siwu decoction were given the Taohong Siwu decoction,while the model control group,the blank control group and papavine hydrochloride injection group were given the same amount of normal saline.APTT(activated partial thromboplastin time),FIB(fibrinogen)and PI3K/AKT/mTOR concentrations were measured in aural venous blood samples from six groups of rabbits 30min before operation and 1d,2D,3D and 7d after operation,respectively.Statistical analysis was conducted on the data of the six groups.Results:Compared with blank control group,APTT of model control group was significantly shortened 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),FIB values were significantly increased from 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05);Compared with model control group,APTT in Taohong Siwu decoction low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups were significantly prolonged 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),FIB value of Taohong Siwu decoction medium and high dose groups decreased significantly from 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),the FIB value of Taohong Siwu decoction low-dose group was significantly decreased from 2d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05);Compared with papaverine hydrochloride injection group,APTT in Taohong Siwu decoction medium dose group was significantly prolonged 2d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05),APTT of Taohong Siwu decoction high-dose group was significantly prolonged on 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05).FIB in Taohong Siwu decoction medium and high dose groups decreased significantly 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05);Compared with the blank control group,the expression concentrations of PI3K,Akt and mTOR in serum of the model control group were significantly increased from 1d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05);Compared with the model control group,the expression levels of PI3K,Akt and mTOR in serum were significantly increased in the low dose group of Taohong Siwu decoction and Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection group on postoperative 7 days(P<0.05),Taohong Siwu decoction high-dose group was significantly increased from 1d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05),the expression concentrations of PI3K and Akt in Taohong Siwu decoction medium dose group were significantly increased from 2d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),mTOR expression levels were significantly increased from 3d to 7d after operation(P<0.05);Compared with papaverine hydrochloride injection group,the expression concentrations of PI3K,Akt and mTOR in serum of Taohong Siwu decoction medium dose group were significantly increased from 3d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),the expression concentrations of PI3K and mTOR in Taohong Siwu decoction high-dose group were significantly increased from 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),and the expression concentration of Akt increased significantly from 3d to 7d after operation(P<0.05).Conclusion:The Taohong Siwu decoction can improve the coagulation function of rabbit femoral artery anastomosis,prevent thrombosis,activate PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway,promote angiogenesis,and improve tissue ischemia after artery anastomosis.展开更多
Primary liver cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the liver.Surgery,intervention,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy are the main treatment methods in the early stage,and the basic principles of post-treatment are ...Primary liver cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the liver.Surgery,intervention,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy are the main treatment methods in the early stage,and the basic principles of post-treatment are palliative treatment and symptomatic treatment.Xue Jing-Dong,a famous Chinese doctor,started from the etiology and pathogenesis of liver cancer,used the methods of promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis,nourishing blood and replenishing liver,and applied Taohong Siwu Decoction based on long-term clinical experience to cure 1 case of primary liver cancer stage Ⅲa in two years.The patient’s survival period can be prolonged and the quality of life can be improved.The author begins with the diagnosis of stage Ⅲa liver cancer,western medicine treatment methods,and previous treatment experience of traditional Chinese medicine,and briefly describes the diagnosis and treatment of this patient.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of Taohong Siwu decoction(桃红四物汤,TSD)on atherosclerosis in rats as well as investigate the underlying mechanism based on molecular docking.METHODS:Sixty healthy male Sprague-Daw...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of Taohong Siwu decoction(桃红四物汤,TSD)on atherosclerosis in rats as well as investigate the underlying mechanism based on molecular docking.METHODS:Sixty healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 6 groups with 10 rats in each group:control group,model group,atorvastatin group(AT,2.0 mg/kg),and TSD groups(20,10,5 g/kg)after 7 d of acclimation.The model of atherosclerosis was successfully established except the control group by high fat diet(HFD)and vitamin D2.Biochemical analyzers were used to detect the levels of triglyceride(TG),total cholestero(TC),low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDLC)and high density lipid-cholesterol(HDL-C)in blood lipid.The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6)and interleukin-1β(IL-1β)were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Sudan IV staining and Hematoxylin and eosin staining(HE staining)were performed to observe the pathological changes in aortic tissue.Molecular docking technology was used to predict the best matching between the main components of TSD and the target proteins.The expression of target proteins was further detected by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(q RTPCR)and Western blot analysis.RESULTS:The results showed that TSD restricted atherosclerosis development and decreased the inflammatory cytokines in plasma.Molecular docking results predicted that the main components of TSD showed a strong binding ability with toll-like receptor(TLR4),myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88(My D88),and nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB).The results of q RT-PCR and Western blot analysis showed that the m RNA and protein expressions of TLR4,My D88 and NF-κB p65 in the aorta were reduced in atorvastatin group and TSD group.CONCLUSIONS:TSD can ameliorate atherosclerosis in rats,and the underlying mechanism is supposed be related to the suppression of inflammatory response by regulating TLR4/My D88/NF-κB signal pathway.展开更多
The pathogenesis of orthopedic diseases is intimately linked to blood stasis,frequently arising from damage to primary and secondary blood channels.This disruption can lead to“blood leaving the meridians”or Qi stagn...The pathogenesis of orthopedic diseases is intimately linked to blood stasis,frequently arising from damage to primary and secondary blood channels.This disruption can lead to“blood leaving the meridians”or Qi stagnation,resulting in blood stasis syndrome.Taohong Siwu Decoction(THSWD)is a renowned classical Chinese medicinal formula extensively used to promote blood circulation and mitigate blood stasis.Clinical studies have demonstrated its significant therapeutic effects on various orthopedic conditions,particularly its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties,as well as its efficacy in preventing deep vein thrombosis post-surgery.Despite these findings,research on THSWD remains fragmented,and its interdisciplinary impact is limited.This review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and pharmacological mechanisms of THSWD in treating common orthopedic diseases.Additionally,we employ bibliometric analysis to explore research trends and hotspots related to THSWD.We hope this review will enhance the recognition and application of THSWD in orthopedic treatments and guide future research into its pharmacological mechanisms.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2023QH427)the program for Academic promotion program of Shandong First Medical University(N02019LJ003)the Innovation Team of Shandong Higher School Youth Innovation Technology Program(2022KJ197).
文摘Background:Siwu decoction(SWD)is a traditional Chinese herbal decoction commonly used for treating various symptoms of blood deficiency and blood stasis,including cancer-related anemia(CRA).However,due to its complex composition,the key active ingredients and underlying mechanisms of its therapeutic effects often remain unknown.This research aims to use network pharmacology and molecular docking technology to systematically elucidate the potential mechanisms underlying the efficacy of SWD in treating cancer-related anemia.Methods:The key constituents of SWD were procured from the TCMSP database.Leveraging the Swiss ADME and Swiss Target Prediction databases,potential targets were recognized.Disease-related targets were assembled via the GeneCards and DrugBank databases.Constructing the PPI network involved the utilization of the STRING database,followed by visualization through Cytoscape 3.9.1 software.Subsequently,GO and KEGG enrichment analysis was conducted utilizing the DAVID database,with visual analysis performed on the macrobiotic platform.For molecular docking,the Autodock software was employed,and the molecular docking outcomes were visualized using the PyMOL software.Results:In this investigation,a comprehensive revelation of 18 primary active compounds and 511 associated targets linked to CRA was accomplished.The outcomes of protein-protein interaction(PPI)analysis unequivocally identified AKT1,EGFR,SRC,VEGFA,HRAS,MAPK3,and STAT3 as pivotal proteins within the SWD’s framework for effective CRA intervention.Notably,signaling pathways such as the HIF-1,JAK-STAT,TNF-α,and PI3K-Akt pathways,intricately involved in hematopoietic stem cell proliferation,differentiation,and inflammatory response,emerged as closely intertwined with the therapeutic application of SWD for CRA treatment.The congruence between these potential targets and SWD’s primary therapeutic constituents for CRA treatment was substantiated by the outcomes of molecular docking analysis.Conclusion:This work provided a reference for further fundamental research by outlining the primary active ingredients and putative molecular mechanisms of SWD in the treatment of CRA.
文摘OBJECTIVE To screen the active ingredients preventing platelet aggregations from Taohong Siwu Decoction. METHODS Fresh blood from healthy adult volunteer was collected with vacuum tube for preparation of platelet suspension. Platelet suspension was incubated with Taohong Siwu Decoction for one hour at 37℃,then centrifuged. The precipitate was washed and desorbed with buffer solutions.The differences of chemical constituents between incubated and unincubated were identified with high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector. RESULTS According to the chromatograph at 254 nm,at least three kinds of different components were detected in Taohong siwu decoction before and after incubated with platelet. CONCLUSION Platelet suspension can be used for screening active ingredients on platelet membrane receptor from the traditional Chinese medicine.
基金Major Science and Technology Project of Major New Drugs(No.2017ZX09304019)。
文摘Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of combined/single use of Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)by meta-analysis.Methods:Database were searched electronically from the time databases established to November 2020 to collect randomized controlled trials of Taohong Siwu decoction combined with non-specific therapy for DPN in Chinese or English.The trial was assessed by 2 researchers independently,RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis.Results:A total of 13 studies included 970 patients.Meta-analysis showed that the combined/single use of Taohong Siwu decoction can further improve median sensory nerve velocity〔MD=4.86,95%CI(2.70,7.03),P<0.00001〕,and the curative effect〔OR=4.35,95%CI(3.1,6.06),P<0.00001〕,increase the velocity of the motor nerve〔MD=6.84,95%CI(6.14,7.55),P<0.00001〕,and the velocity of the sensory nerve〔MD=7.46,95%CI(5.84,9.08),P<0.00001〕,decrease TCM syndrome score〔MD=-5.61,95%CI(-6.63,-4.60),P<0.00001〕,and fasting blood-glucose〔MD=-0.24,95%CI(-0.37,-0.11),P<0.00001〕.The GRADE showed B level of evidence.Conclusion:Combined/single use of Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment for DPN is effective.The safety is not clear,and more high-quality clinical studies are expected to be included to provide evidence support.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81774304)。
文摘Western medicine mainly focuses on the conventional basic treatment of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN),such as blood glucose control,anti-oxidative stress,and nerve nutrition,but the efficacy and safety of the drugs cannot be guaranteed.As an important prescription for promoting blood circulation,removing blood stasis and nourishing blood,Taohong Siwu Decoction can not only promote cell proliferation and repair,reduce inflammatory factors in the blood,reduce the whole blood viscosity and plasma viscosity,and has a good anticoagulation effect.Moreover,Taohong Siwu Decoction and its added or subtracted prescription,foot bath and combined acupuncture have the effect of regulating blood sugar,improving nerve conduction velocity and relieving clinical symptoms,without obvious adverse reactions.This article reviews Taohong Siwu Decoction and its addition and subtraction in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
文摘Objective:To observe the effect of Taohong Siyu Decoction on the coagulation function and the signaling pathway of PI3K(phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase)/AKT(protein kinase B)/mTOR(mammalian target of rapamycin)after femoral artery anastomosis in rabbits.Methods:30 New Zealand white rabbits were divided into blank control group,model control group,papavine hydrochloride injection group and low,medium and high dose groups of Taohong Siwu decoction by random number table method,with 5 rabbits in each group.The rabbits in the model control group,papavine hydrochloride injection group and low,medium and high dose groups of Taohong Siwu decoction were treated with the femoral artery simple intermittent end-to-end suture model.After the successful modeling,the low,medium and high dose groups of Taohong Siwu decoction were given the Taohong Siwu decoction,while the model control group,the blank control group and papavine hydrochloride injection group were given the same amount of normal saline.APTT(activated partial thromboplastin time),FIB(fibrinogen)and PI3K/AKT/mTOR concentrations were measured in aural venous blood samples from six groups of rabbits 30min before operation and 1d,2D,3D and 7d after operation,respectively.Statistical analysis was conducted on the data of the six groups.Results:Compared with blank control group,APTT of model control group was significantly shortened 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),FIB values were significantly increased from 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05);Compared with model control group,APTT in Taohong Siwu decoction low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups were significantly prolonged 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),FIB value of Taohong Siwu decoction medium and high dose groups decreased significantly from 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),the FIB value of Taohong Siwu decoction low-dose group was significantly decreased from 2d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05);Compared with papaverine hydrochloride injection group,APTT in Taohong Siwu decoction medium dose group was significantly prolonged 2d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05),APTT of Taohong Siwu decoction high-dose group was significantly prolonged on 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05).FIB in Taohong Siwu decoction medium and high dose groups decreased significantly 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05);Compared with the blank control group,the expression concentrations of PI3K,Akt and mTOR in serum of the model control group were significantly increased from 1d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05);Compared with the model control group,the expression levels of PI3K,Akt and mTOR in serum were significantly increased in the low dose group of Taohong Siwu decoction and Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection group on postoperative 7 days(P<0.05),Taohong Siwu decoction high-dose group was significantly increased from 1d to 7d after surgery(P<0.05),the expression concentrations of PI3K and Akt in Taohong Siwu decoction medium dose group were significantly increased from 2d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),mTOR expression levels were significantly increased from 3d to 7d after operation(P<0.05);Compared with papaverine hydrochloride injection group,the expression concentrations of PI3K,Akt and mTOR in serum of Taohong Siwu decoction medium dose group were significantly increased from 3d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),the expression concentrations of PI3K and mTOR in Taohong Siwu decoction high-dose group were significantly increased from 1d to 7d after operation(P<0.05),and the expression concentration of Akt increased significantly from 3d to 7d after operation(P<0.05).Conclusion:The Taohong Siwu decoction can improve the coagulation function of rabbit femoral artery anastomosis,prevent thrombosis,activate PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway,promote angiogenesis,and improve tissue ischemia after artery anastomosis.
基金supported by Shaanxi Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Chang’an Medical Liver School Inheritance Studio(2018).
文摘Primary liver cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the liver.Surgery,intervention,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy are the main treatment methods in the early stage,and the basic principles of post-treatment are palliative treatment and symptomatic treatment.Xue Jing-Dong,a famous Chinese doctor,started from the etiology and pathogenesis of liver cancer,used the methods of promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis,nourishing blood and replenishing liver,and applied Taohong Siwu Decoction based on long-term clinical experience to cure 1 case of primary liver cancer stage Ⅲa in two years.The patient’s survival period can be prolonged and the quality of life can be improved.The author begins with the diagnosis of stage Ⅲa liver cancer,western medicine treatment methods,and previous treatment experience of traditional Chinese medicine,and briefly describes the diagnosis and treatment of this patient.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China:Investigating the Mechanism of Total Saponins in Treating Gouty Arthritis Based on Toll-like Receptor/Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88/Nuclear Factor-Kappa B Signal Pathway and Nacht Leucine-Rich Repeat Protein 3-Inflammasome(No.81573670)Study on the Material Basis and Pathway of Taohong Siwu Decoction in Regulating the Release of Platelet Alpha Granules in Postpartum Blood Stasis(No.81473387)+2 种基金Study on the Regulatory Mechanism of Taohong Siwu Decoction on Experimental Cerebral Ischemia Angiogenesis Based on the Messenger Effect of Platelet Microparticles(No.81503291)Investigating the Material Basis and Molecular Mechanism of Taohong Siwu Decoction Against Vascular Dementia Based on Microdialysis Technology and NOD-Like Receptor Protein 3 Inflammasome Vascular Endothelial Cell Interaction(No.81903953)the Anhui Province Key Research and Development Program:Research on the Development and Preparation of Taohong Siwu Granules(No.1704a0802141)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of Taohong Siwu decoction(桃红四物汤,TSD)on atherosclerosis in rats as well as investigate the underlying mechanism based on molecular docking.METHODS:Sixty healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 6 groups with 10 rats in each group:control group,model group,atorvastatin group(AT,2.0 mg/kg),and TSD groups(20,10,5 g/kg)after 7 d of acclimation.The model of atherosclerosis was successfully established except the control group by high fat diet(HFD)and vitamin D2.Biochemical analyzers were used to detect the levels of triglyceride(TG),total cholestero(TC),low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDLC)and high density lipid-cholesterol(HDL-C)in blood lipid.The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6)and interleukin-1β(IL-1β)were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Sudan IV staining and Hematoxylin and eosin staining(HE staining)were performed to observe the pathological changes in aortic tissue.Molecular docking technology was used to predict the best matching between the main components of TSD and the target proteins.The expression of target proteins was further detected by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(q RTPCR)and Western blot analysis.RESULTS:The results showed that TSD restricted atherosclerosis development and decreased the inflammatory cytokines in plasma.Molecular docking results predicted that the main components of TSD showed a strong binding ability with toll-like receptor(TLR4),myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88(My D88),and nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB).The results of q RT-PCR and Western blot analysis showed that the m RNA and protein expressions of TLR4,My D88 and NF-κB p65 in the aorta were reduced in atorvastatin group and TSD group.CONCLUSIONS:TSD can ameliorate atherosclerosis in rats,and the underlying mechanism is supposed be related to the suppression of inflammatory response by regulating TLR4/My D88/NF-κB signal pathway.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR (No.0006/2020/AKP)the Xinglin Scholars Postdoctoral Special Fund (No.BSH2023003)+1 种基金Fujian Maternal and Child Health Hospital Science and Technology Innovation Launch Fund (No.Women and Children YCXY 20-10)Fujian Medical University Sailing Fund (No.2020QH1204).
文摘The pathogenesis of orthopedic diseases is intimately linked to blood stasis,frequently arising from damage to primary and secondary blood channels.This disruption can lead to“blood leaving the meridians”or Qi stagnation,resulting in blood stasis syndrome.Taohong Siwu Decoction(THSWD)is a renowned classical Chinese medicinal formula extensively used to promote blood circulation and mitigate blood stasis.Clinical studies have demonstrated its significant therapeutic effects on various orthopedic conditions,particularly its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties,as well as its efficacy in preventing deep vein thrombosis post-surgery.Despite these findings,research on THSWD remains fragmented,and its interdisciplinary impact is limited.This review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and pharmacological mechanisms of THSWD in treating common orthopedic diseases.Additionally,we employ bibliometric analysis to explore research trends and hotspots related to THSWD.We hope this review will enhance the recognition and application of THSWD in orthopedic treatments and guide future research into its pharmacological mechanisms.