The concept of Zheng Qi in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to the vital energy produced by the interaction of Yin and Yang forces in the body. Zheng Qi performs two main functions: Wei Qi (defensive Qi), whi...The concept of Zheng Qi in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to the vital energy produced by the interaction of Yin and Yang forces in the body. Zheng Qi performs two main functions: Wei Qi (defensive Qi), which shields the body from external pathogens, and Ying Qi (nutritive Qi), which sustains the internal organs and enhances their functionality. In TCM, Chinese tonifying herbs can help restore the balance of Yin/Yang and Qi/Blood function in visceral organs (i.e., optimal physiological functions), thereby fostering the efficient production of Zheng Qi and enhancing health. To ensure the quality of Chinese herbal products, functional assays to measure Yin/Yang, Qi/Blood functions, and Zheng Qi production should be implemented. The efficacy of Yang and Qi herbs can be evaluated by their ability to increase mitochondrial ATP in cultured mouse cardiomyocytes, while Yin and Blood herbs are tested through their immunostimulatory effects on antigen-induced T/B cell proliferation in mouse splenocytes and the production of erythropoietin/nitric oxide in hepatocytes/vascular endothelial cells, respectively. Additionally, Zheng Qi’s effect can be gauged by examining natural killer cell activity and antigen-induced T/B cell proliferation in mice ex vivo. These assays act as biomarkers for assessing the quality and effectiveness of herbal health products within TCM theory.展开更多
Stylonema alsidii(Zandardini)Drew f.ramosum Zheng et Li is a common species in the genus Stylonema,but there are limited reports on morphological taxonomy and a lack of studies on life history and the regulation of ea...Stylonema alsidii(Zandardini)Drew f.ramosum Zheng et Li is a common species in the genus Stylonema,but there are limited reports on morphological taxonomy and a lack of studies on life history and the regulation of early development.The early development,discoid formation,and erect thallus growth of Stylonema alsidii f.ramosum were observed under laboratory conditions.In addition,the influence of main environmental factors such as temperature and light intensity on its development was briefly studied,and various stages of its life history were observed.The result shows:(1)there are two reproductive modes:asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction;(2)the morphology of this species varies in different degrees under laboratory culture conditions;(3)sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction can coexist under suitable conditions.Five pathways of life history were inferred from experimental phenomena.Mature sporophytes form mature gametophytes by producing initially isolated or initially attached monospore,and mature gametophytes form mature sporophytes by fertilization of eggs and sperms.The sexual and asexual reproduction processes of Stylonema alsidii f.ramosum were reported for the first time,and this is also the first report on sexual reproduction in the genus Stylonema.展开更多
目的观察郑氏手法治疗肱骨外上髁炎的治疗效果。方法将2021年8月—2022年1月该院筋伤科门诊收治的60例肱骨外上髁炎病人按照纳入顺序用随机数字表随机分类法随机分成两组,每组30例,治疗组30例病人予郑氏手法治疗,对照组30例病人予局部...目的观察郑氏手法治疗肱骨外上髁炎的治疗效果。方法将2021年8月—2022年1月该院筋伤科门诊收治的60例肱骨外上髁炎病人按照纳入顺序用随机数字表随机分类法随机分成两组,每组30例,治疗组30例病人予郑氏手法治疗,对照组30例病人予局部封闭治疗,两组疗程均是2周。疗程结束后评估两组总体疗效,治疗前后视觉模拟评分法(visual analog scale,VAS)评分,治疗前后Mayo肘关节功能评分,治疗前后美国特种外科医院(Hospital for Special Surgery,HSS)肘关节功能评分,治疗前后肘关节局部压痛阈值。结果治疗组的总有效率为88.89%(24/27),优于对照组总有效率81.48%(22/27)(P<0.05);两组治疗后VAS评分均降低,两组差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组治疗后Mayo肘关节评分和HSS肘关节评分均增高,治疗组评分明显高于封闭组(P<0.05);两组治疗后Mayo肘关节评分和HSS肘关节评分均增高,治疗组评分明显高于封闭组(P<0.05);两组治疗后肘关节局部压痛阈值较治疗前均有提升,治疗组肘关节局部压痛阈值明显高于封闭组(P<0.05)。结论郑氏手法治疗肱骨外上髁炎疗效优于局部封闭治疗,值得临床推广应用。展开更多
文摘The concept of Zheng Qi in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to the vital energy produced by the interaction of Yin and Yang forces in the body. Zheng Qi performs two main functions: Wei Qi (defensive Qi), which shields the body from external pathogens, and Ying Qi (nutritive Qi), which sustains the internal organs and enhances their functionality. In TCM, Chinese tonifying herbs can help restore the balance of Yin/Yang and Qi/Blood function in visceral organs (i.e., optimal physiological functions), thereby fostering the efficient production of Zheng Qi and enhancing health. To ensure the quality of Chinese herbal products, functional assays to measure Yin/Yang, Qi/Blood functions, and Zheng Qi production should be implemented. The efficacy of Yang and Qi herbs can be evaluated by their ability to increase mitochondrial ATP in cultured mouse cardiomyocytes, while Yin and Blood herbs are tested through their immunostimulatory effects on antigen-induced T/B cell proliferation in mouse splenocytes and the production of erythropoietin/nitric oxide in hepatocytes/vascular endothelial cells, respectively. Additionally, Zheng Qi’s effect can be gauged by examining natural killer cell activity and antigen-induced T/B cell proliferation in mice ex vivo. These assays act as biomarkers for assessing the quality and effectiveness of herbal health products within TCM theory.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31970216,32270219)。
文摘Stylonema alsidii(Zandardini)Drew f.ramosum Zheng et Li is a common species in the genus Stylonema,but there are limited reports on morphological taxonomy and a lack of studies on life history and the regulation of early development.The early development,discoid formation,and erect thallus growth of Stylonema alsidii f.ramosum were observed under laboratory conditions.In addition,the influence of main environmental factors such as temperature and light intensity on its development was briefly studied,and various stages of its life history were observed.The result shows:(1)there are two reproductive modes:asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction;(2)the morphology of this species varies in different degrees under laboratory culture conditions;(3)sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction can coexist under suitable conditions.Five pathways of life history were inferred from experimental phenomena.Mature sporophytes form mature gametophytes by producing initially isolated or initially attached monospore,and mature gametophytes form mature sporophytes by fertilization of eggs and sperms.The sexual and asexual reproduction processes of Stylonema alsidii f.ramosum were reported for the first time,and this is also the first report on sexual reproduction in the genus Stylonema.
文摘目的观察郑氏手法治疗肱骨外上髁炎的治疗效果。方法将2021年8月—2022年1月该院筋伤科门诊收治的60例肱骨外上髁炎病人按照纳入顺序用随机数字表随机分类法随机分成两组,每组30例,治疗组30例病人予郑氏手法治疗,对照组30例病人予局部封闭治疗,两组疗程均是2周。疗程结束后评估两组总体疗效,治疗前后视觉模拟评分法(visual analog scale,VAS)评分,治疗前后Mayo肘关节功能评分,治疗前后美国特种外科医院(Hospital for Special Surgery,HSS)肘关节功能评分,治疗前后肘关节局部压痛阈值。结果治疗组的总有效率为88.89%(24/27),优于对照组总有效率81.48%(22/27)(P<0.05);两组治疗后VAS评分均降低,两组差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组治疗后Mayo肘关节评分和HSS肘关节评分均增高,治疗组评分明显高于封闭组(P<0.05);两组治疗后Mayo肘关节评分和HSS肘关节评分均增高,治疗组评分明显高于封闭组(P<0.05);两组治疗后肘关节局部压痛阈值较治疗前均有提升,治疗组肘关节局部压痛阈值明显高于封闭组(P<0.05)。结论郑氏手法治疗肱骨外上髁炎疗效优于局部封闭治疗,值得临床推广应用。
