Network pharmacology-based exploration of molecular mechanisms underlying therapeutic effects of Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe on chronic heart failure with spleen Qi deficiency syndrome

BACKGROUND Chronic heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome.The Chinese herbal compound preparation Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe has been used to treat chronic heart failure;however,the underlying molecular mechanism is still not clear.AIM To identify the effective active ingredients of Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe and explore its molecular mechanism in the treatment of chronic heart failure.METHODS The effective active ingredients of eight herbs composing Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe were identified using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform.The target genes of chronic heart failure were searched in the Genecards database.The target proteins of active ingredients were mapped to chronic heart failure target genes to obtain the common drugdisease targets,which were then used to construct a key chemical componenttarget network using Cytoscape 3.7.2 software.The protein-protein interaction network was constructed using the String database.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses were performed through the Metascape database.Finally,our previously published relevant articles were searched to verify the results obtained via network pharmacology.RESULTS A total of 227 effective active ingredients for Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe were identified,of which quercetin,kaempferol,7-methoxy-2-methyl isoflavone,formononetin,and isorhamnetin may be key active ingredients and involved in the therapeutic effects of TCM by acting on STAT3,MAPK3,AKT1,JUN,MAPK1,TP53,TNF,HSP90AA1,p65,MAPK8,MAPK14,IL6,EGFR,EDN1,FOS,and other proteins.The pathways identified by KEGG enrichment analysis include pathways in cancer,IL-17 signaling pathway,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway,calcium signaling pathway,cAMP signaling pathway,NF-kappaB signaling pathway,AMPK signaling pathway,etc.Previous studies on Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe suggested that this Chinese compound preparation can regulate the TNF-α,IL-6,MAPK,cAMP,and AMPK pathways to affect the mitochondrial structure of myocardial cells,oxidative stress,and energy metabolism,thus achieving the therapeutic effects on chronic heart failure.CONCLUSION The Chinese medicine compound preparation Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe exerts therapeutic effects on chronic heart failure possibly by influencing the mitochondrial structure of cardiomyocytes,oxidative stress,energy metabolism,and other processes.Future studies are warranted to investigate the role of the IL-17 signaling pathway,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway,and other pathways in mediating the therapeutic effects of Jianpi Huatan Quyu recipe on chronic heart failure.

Clinical Observation of the Therapeutic Effects of Wenzhong Hewei Formula in Treating Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency Syndrome in Internal Medicine Diseases

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Wenzhong Hewei Formula in treating spleen and stomach qi deficiency syndrome in internal medicine diseases.Methods:Sixty patients with spleen and stomach qi deficiency syndrome admitted to the hospital from April 2022 to June 2023 were randomly divided into observation and control groups,with 30 patients in each group.The control group received conventional internal medicine treatment,while the observation group was additionally treated with Wenzhong Hewei Formula on the basis of conventional treatment.Both groups were treated for 4 weeks.Results:The total effective rate of treatment in the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores of both groups were significantly lower than before treatment,with the observation group showing a more pronounced reduction(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:Wenzhong Hewei Formula can effectively improve clinical symptoms in patients with spleen and stomach qi deficiency syndrome,enhance clinical efficacy,and have a high level of safety,making it worthy of clinical promotion.

Effect of Sijunzi Decoction on the Myonuclear Domain of Rat Soleus in Spleen Qi Deficiency

Objective: To study the mechanism of Sijunzi decoction treating limb weakness in spleen Qi deficiency (SQD) based on the myonuclear domain (MND) theory. Methods: 40 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the normal group, SQD model group (model group), SQD+ still water group (SW group) and SQD+ Sijunzi decoction group (CM group), 10 rats each group;Grip-Strength Meter was used to measure limb grip strength;transmission electron microscope was employed to observe the ultrastructural changes of the myofibers, Image Pro 6.0 was used to measure the myonuclear numbers, cross-section area (CSA) and then their ratios (the MND sizes) were calculated, immunofluorescence assay was chosen to test the expressions of paired box gene 7 (Pax7) and myogenic differentiation antigen (MyoD). Results: Compared with those in the normal group, limb grip strength was decreased, sarcomeres were abnormal, and all the myonuclear numbers, CSA and MND sizes were reduced, but the Pax7+ cell numbers were increased, significantly, in the model and SW groups;Compared with those in the model and SW groups, limb grip strength was increased, sarcomeres were basically normal, the myonuclear number and CSA were both greater, and the Pax7+ and MyoD+ cell numbers were both increased, significantly, in the CM group. Conclusion: Sijunzi decoction might increase the myonuclear number by activating the MSCs to treat limb weakness in SQD.

Clinical effects of a traditional Chinese medicine nursing programme to intervene in gastric pain of the spleen and stomach with Qi deficiency

BACKGROUND Gastroparesis is a common digestive disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying,which can lead to symptoms such as nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain,and poor appetite.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal disorders,including gastroparesis.TCM theory suggests that spleen and stomach qi deficiency syndrome is one of the main pathogenic factors in gastroparesis.Nursing care plays an important role in the treatment of gastroparesis,and TCM nursing interventions have shown promising results in improving patient outcomes.However,there is limited research on the clinical effectiveness of TCM nursing interventions for gastroparesis with spleen stomach deficiency syndrome.This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of TCM nursing intervention in the treatment of gastroparesis with spleen stomach deficiency syndrome and to compare it with routine nursing interventions.AIM To analyze the clinical effect of traditional Chinese medicine nursing intervention in the treatment of gastric paraplegia with spleen stomach deficiency syndrome.METHODS From January 2020 to July 2021,80 patients with gastroparesis of spleen stomach qi deficiency type diagnosed in our hospital were selected for the study.The 80 patients were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group,with 40 cases in each group.During the treatment period,the control group received routine nursing interventions,while the experimental group received traditional Chinese medicine nursing procedures.Compare the nursing effects of the two groups and observe the changes in traditional Chinese medicine symptom scores,pain levels,and sleep quality before and after treatment.RESULTS After treatment,comparing the treatment effects of the two groups,the total effective rate of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the TCM symptom score,visual analogue scale(VAS)score,and Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).However,after treatment,the TCM syndrome scores,VAS scores,and PSQI scores of the experimental group were significantly lower than those of the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).CONCLUSION In the clinical nursing intervention of patients with mild gastroparesis due to spleen and stomach qi deficiency,the traditional Chinese medicine nursing plan has good clinical application value and nursing effect,and has a good effect on improving patients’pain and sleep quality.

Traditional Chinese Medicine's Spleen Strengthening and Intestinal Microecology

The"spleen"in traditional Chinese medicine is the"acquired foundation"and the"source of qi and blood biochemistry".Strengthening the"spleen"is one of the important treat‐ment methods in traditional Chinese medicine;The gut microbiota has been a hot topic in modern scientific research in recent years,and its nutritional and immune functions correspond to some of the functions of the spleen in traditional Chinese medicine.In terms of philosophy,traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance between the spleen and the gut microbiota,emphasizing the importance of supporting the right and eliminating evil,preventing diseases before they occur,seeking the root cause of treat‐ment,and adapting measures to the three causes;Clinically,the treatment of obesity,con‐stipation,diarrhea and other diseases by invigorating the spleen and the treatment mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion,chiropractic and invigorating the spleen are all related to microecology.This article combines relevant literature on traditional Chinese medicine's"spleen"and"spleen health"to explore the treatment concept,clinical application,and correlation with intestinal microbiota of traditional Chinese medicine's"spleen health".It also elaborates on the latest literature,aiming to exchange ideas with peers and promote research on the microbiota of traditional Chinese medicine's"spleen".

Effect of Yiqi Jianpi plus anticancer herbs on spleen deficiency in colorectal cancer and its anti-tumor role

Objective:To observe the effect of Yiqi Jianpi plus anticancer herbs on spleen deficiency in colorectal cancer and its anti-tumor role.Methods:Human intestinal cancer cell HT29 xenograft of nude mice model was established.The expression of ECF,VEGF,gastric cancer tumor growth in mice were observed.Results:Protein kinase C expression in in the Yiqi Jianpi group and Yiqi Jianpi anti-tumor group was significantly better than the model group(P<0.01,P<0.05).There was significantly more apoptotic cells in Yiqi Jianpi anti-tumor group than Yiqi Jianpi group and model group(P<0.01).Epidermal growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor expression in Yiqi Jianpi group was significantly lower than Yiqi Jianpi group and model group(P<0.05).Conclusions:Tumor can inhibit the expression of PKC inhibition.Yiqi Jianpi and anticancer treatment can reduce this inhibition.Besides this treatment can also inhibit expression of tumor related genes such as epidermal growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor.

Expression Imbalance of Cholinergic M₂and M₃Receptors Contributes to the Motility Reduction of the Small Intestine in Spleen Qi Deficiency

Objective: To study roles of cholinergic M2 and M3 receptors in the motility reduction of small intestine (SI) in spleen qi deficiency. Methods: 16 male SD rats were randomly divided in the control group and spleen qi deficiency group (model group)—8 rats each group;spleen qi deficiency model of the improper diet and overfatigue was established;the SI propelling rate (SIPR) was used to evaluate the SI motility;ELISA was used to measure concentrations of acetylcholine (ACh), cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and protein kinase A (PKA) in the SI tissue;immohistochemistry was employed to detect expressions of cholinergic M2 and M3 receptors. Results: Compared with those in the control group, SIPR was reduced;expression of M2 receptors was increased;and expression of M3 receptors and concentrations of cAMP and PKA were decreased, significantly, in the model group. Conclusions: Expression imbalance of cholinergic M2 and M3 receptors might contribute to the motility reduction of the SI in spleen qi deficiency.

Occurrence of spleen qi deficiency as defined by Chinese medicine in Parkinson disease

Objective:To investigate the frequency of deficiency of spleen qi (DSQ) in persons with Parkinson disease (PD) as well as the correlation between DSQ and PD.Methods:This study comprised three parts:determining the frequency of DSQ in participants with PD;comparing the frequency of DSQin PD and non-PD participants;and monitoring DSQ in participants with PD for 24 weeks.Outcome measurements were a modified DSQ scale and the Chinese version of the Parkinson Disease Questionnaire 39 (C-PDQ39).Results:A total of 187 participants with PD (mean ages 69.9 ± 9.6 years) completed the assessment in Part 1.Of these,170 (90.9%) were diagnosed as having DSQ.Thirty non-PD participants (mean ages 66.6 ± 10.2 years) completed the assessment in Part 2.Of these 11 (36.7%) were diagnosed as having DSQ.Positive correlations between total DSQ score and Hoehn-and-Yahr (H&Y) stage (correlation 0.316;P <.001),as well as between DSQ and total C-PDQ39 score (correlation 0.572;P <.001),were observed.For Part 3,47 participants from Part 1 were observed for 24 weeks.Variation in DSQ symptoms was noted,but all participants developed DSQ by the end of the study.Conclusions:DSQ is 2.5 times higher in PD participants than in the non-PD participants.More PD participants had DSQ in the advanced H&Y stages.A larger study is needed to validate these results on the prevalence of DSQ in persons with PD.

Mitophagy in the Skeletal Muscle Is Suppressed in Spleen Qi Deficiency

Objective: Mitochondrial impairment in the skeletal muscle contributes to useless of limbs in spleen qi deficiency;however the genesis of such impairment is not clear. Herein, PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)-Parkin pathway and mitophagy were studied to explore the machinery of mitochondrial impairment. Methods: 16 male SD rats were randomly divided in the control group and spleen qi deficiency group (model group);transmission electron microscope was used to observe mitochondrial morphology;mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation was assessed by testing mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and levels of ATP and ROS;western blot was used to analyze expressions of PINK1, Parkin, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3-II (LC3-II) and p62. Results: Compared with those in the control group, mitochondria became small, less and scattered, MMP and the ATP level were reduced, the ROS level was elevated, PINK1 expression was decreased, p62 expression was increased, but Parkin and LC3-II expressions were not altered, in the model group. Conclusions: Suppression of mitophagy might be related to the mitochondrial damage in the skeletal muscle when spleen qi deficiency develops.

Rules of Ren Shunping's prescription for trearing Spleen Deficiency and Qi Stagnation Syndrome of Functional Dyspepsia Based on Data Mining

Objective:To explore the medication rules of Professor Ren Shunping treating spleen deficiency and qi stagnation syndrome of functional dyspepsia,so as to provide reference for clinical prevention and development of new drugs.Methods:The 144 Chinese herbal formulas considered as active prescribed by professor Ren Shunping for the first time treating the patients with spleen deficiency and qi stagnation syndrome of functional dyspepsia were collected,entered into TCM inheritance auxiliary platform(V2.5),and then mined by some data mining methods of the software,such as the association rules and unsupervised entropy hierarchical clustering.Results:This study involved 144 Chinese herbal formulas,including a total of 56 Chinese herbal medicines.Of these Chinese herbal medicines,the herbs of cold and warm nature,and pungent,bitter and sweet in flavors were used in a quite high frequency,all of which act on spleen,stomach,lungs,large intestine,liver and gallbladder meridians.One core Chinese herbal formula was excavated,composed of patchouli,perilla stem,radix bupleuri,scutellaria,ginger pinellia,codonopsispilosula,magnolia bark,tangerine peel,large-headed atractylodes,immature bitter orange,wood incense,fructus amomi,inula britannica chinensis,ginger,medicated leaven,fried rice and fried malt based on the association rules.And a total of 17 groups of core used drugs and 2 groups of new Chinese herbal formulas undiscovered were mined based on unsupervised entropy hierarchical clustering.Conclusion:In treating spleen deficiency and qi stagnation syndrome of functional dyspepsia,professor Ren is good at treating spleen deficiency and qi stagnation syndrome of functional dyspepsia from the perspective of"tong jiang",using the"five-in-one"strategy of strengthening the spleen,evacuating the liver,coming down qi from the stomach,dispersing lung,and bowel-reflexing to treat patients as a whole.And the herbal medicines were light in dose,lovely and mild in nature for the formulars.At the same time,he paid attention to the combination of syndromes and symptoms,and flexible arbitration.

基于“脾气散精”理论探讨慢性肝病的中医治疗

慢性肝病的发病与脾密切相关,“脾气散精”是《黄帝内经》对脾功能的高度概括,脾气散精功能障碍贯穿慢性肝病始终,脾失运化,生湿生痰,瘀血阻络为慢性肝病进展的关键因素。治疗时应将健脾作为慢性肝病的基本治法之一,并根据脾运的不同状态,配合运脾、醒脾、温脾等不同治法,以复脾气散精之能,病程中尤应抓住瘀血络阻这一关键病机,活血化瘀通络,防止慢性肝病进一步向肝积、鼓胀发展,使脾运得复,瘀阻得除,标本兼治。

从肝脾论治甲状腺良性结节研究进展

甲状腺结节为常见的内分泌系统疾病,多为良性结节。西医对于甲状腺结节缺乏有效的治疗措施,对于部分病情严重的患者可进行手术治疗,但相关并发症较多。中医认为,甲状腺结节的发生与患者情志失调密切相关,而情志畅达与肝脏气机调畅密切相关,患者情志抑郁可致肝气郁结,日久使得脾胃生化功能失调,肝郁脾虚则水液输布失常,痰气瘀结于颈前而发为“瘿病”,因此,从疏肝理气、健脾利水、化痰消瘀为基本原则,治疗甲状腺结节能取得良好的效果。

李延从脾胃论治冠心病的临床经验

冠心病为临床中常见的心血管疾病,可归属中医学的“胸痹”“心痛”等疾病范畴。李延教授认为本病之病性总属本虚标实之证,以脾虚、脾胃健运失常为本,标实在于痰浊、血瘀、气滞、寒凝等有形实邪痹阻心脉。治疗时重视调理脾胃,重用黄芪、白术、党参、五味子等健脾养心以治本,结合通阳化浊、活血化瘀、疏肝理气、温阳散寒等治法,标本兼治,通补兼顾,使脾气健旺,心气充沛,瘀去痰消,胸阳得以舒展,则心之血脉恢复畅通,胸痹心痛诸症得到缓解。李延教授从脾胃论治冠心病的经验可为中医临床诊治冠心病提供参考。

健脾祛痰法治疗血脂异常研究概况

血脂异常在我国普遍存在,中医药干预血脂异常越来越得到人们的重视。中医学认为脾主运化水谷精微,脂质亦需要脾的运化功能布散周身。脾气虚则脾失健运,清气不升,浊阴独留,生湿生痰;痰湿进一步阻碍气机,影响脾胃运化,使脾虚更甚,加重脂浊,浸润血脉。近年来健脾祛痰法被越来越多地应用于血脂异常的防治中,且在临床中收到不错的疗效。

自噬相关基因在HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证中的表达及意义

目的探讨自噬相关基因在人类免疫缺陷病毒(human immunodeficiency virus,HIV)/艾滋病(acquired immune deficiency syndrome,AIDS)肺脾气虚证中的表达及意义。方法选取河南驻马店市20例HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证患者作为研究对象,同地区20例健康人为对照,HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证患者用益艾康胶囊进行干预治疗。采用基因芯片技术,检测分析两组人群外周血单个核细胞(peripheral blood mononuclear cell,PBMC)中自噬相关基因的表达。结果HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证组患者中DDIT4、IRS2、CXCR4表达下调,PDPK1表达上调,经益艾康治疗后差异基因发生转归,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。应用KEGG分析发现DDIT4、CXCR4、PDPK1、IRS2与磷脂酰肌醇3-激酶/蛋白激酶B/哺乳动物雷帕霉素靶蛋白(phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin,PI3K/PKB,又称Akt/mTOR)信号通路相关。结论HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证人群中自噬相关基因差异表达,益艾康可能通过调节DDIT4、CXCR4、IRS2的表达影响HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证患者的自噬过程。

基于调控免疫炎症微血管损伤的补气活血法治疗肺炎“瘥后防复”思路的提出

肺炎恢复期后遗症严重影响患者身心健康,存在二次感染的风险,且与基础病相互影响导致恶性循环。做好肺炎恢复期康复工作,减少后遗症并预防反复发作是疾病防治的首选。研究显示肺炎长期后遗症和反复发作的机制可能与持续的机体免疫抑制和全身微炎症状态及微血管损伤有关。团队根据传统中医理论,结合长期临床与基础研究,提出“气虚血瘀”是肺炎恢复期的核心病机。因此,团队提出补气活血法治疗肺炎“瘥后防复”的机制与调控免疫炎症微血管损伤有关,调控T淋巴细胞紊乱提高免疫、抑制炎症因子改善机体微炎症状态和抗氧化保护内皮细胞调控微血管损伤,阐明其内在机制将为中医药治疗呼吸系统重大感染性疾病提供理论依据,传承精华、守正创新。

参苓白术散加减治疗肺脾气虚津亏干燥综合征疗效及对Toll样受体4/核因子-κB水平的影响

目的探究参苓白术散加减治疗肺脾气虚津亏干燥综合征的疗效及对血清Toll样受体4(TLR4)和核因子-κB(NF-κB)水平的影响。方法选取2019年3月—2022年3月收治的107例干燥综合征患者为研究对象,采用信封法从密封箱子抽取带有数字的纸团,大于等于54的号码为观察组,小于54的号码为对照组。观察组54例,对照组53例。对照组给予硫酸羟氯喹片、甲泼尼龙片治疗,观察组在此基础上联合使用参苓白术散加减治疗。观察两组患者治疗前后中医证候评分、疾病活动指数(ESSDAI)和自我报告指数(ESSPRI)评分、γ-干扰素(IFN-γ)、白介素-17(IL-17)、免疫功能(CD_(8)^(+)、CD_(4)^(+)和CD^(+)_(4/)CD_(8)^(+))、血清TLR4和NF-κB水平。观察两组患者临床疗效。结果治疗前两组患者两目干涩、关节疼痛、口燥咽干、皮肤干燥、体倦乏力和唾液腺肿评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后观察组两目干涩、关节疼痛、口燥咽干、皮肤干燥、体倦乏力和唾液腺肿评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗前两组患者ESSDAI和ES⁃SPRI评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后观察组ESSDAI和ESSPRI评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗前两组患者IFN-γ、IL-17水平差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后观察组IFN-γ、IL-17水平显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗前CD_(4)^(+)、CD_(8)^(+)、CD_(4)^(+)/CD^(+)8水平差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后观察组的CD_(4)^(+)、CD_(4)^(+)/CD_(8)^(+)水平较对照组显著升高,而CD^(+)8水平较对照组显著降低(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗前TLR4/NF-κB水平差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后观察组TLR4/NF-κB水平较对照组显著降低(P<0.05)。观察组总有效率为96.30%(52/54),显著高于对照组的84.91%(45/53)(χ^(2)=4.096,P=0.043)。结论参苓白术散加减能有效提高干燥综合征患者临床疗效、降低ESSDAI和ESSPRI评分、改善TLR4/NF-κB的水平,有利于提高患者免疫力。

从“脾滋胎气”理论探讨蜕膜巨噬细胞极化在甲状腺自身免疫合并流产中的作用

甲状腺自身免疫(Thyroid Autoimmunity,TAI)与妊娠不良结局相关性是该领域研究热点,其中单纯甲状腺抗体增高可不依赖促甲状腺激素(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone,TSH)降低而独立导致流产发生。中医学认为,脾脏象理论与TAI合并流产病机关系密切,其中脾主运化可滋养胞胎;脾气之升使胎附胞宫;脾气之卫可致胎无邪扰。因此,将脾脏象理论中“运化水谷”“脾气主升”和“脾旺不受邪”三方面统称为“脾滋胎气”理论。此与母胎界面中螺旋动脉形成、滋养细胞、免疫排斥与容受等功能颇具相似性。其中胚胎免疫细胞中的1型巨噬细胞(Type-1 Macrophage,M1)/2型巨噬细胞(Type-2 Macrophage,M2)极化失衡为TAI合并流产的潜在机制,M1、M2表现出来的独特表型在建立母胎相互作用的免疫学方面起着关键作用。因此对两者进行取象比类,以蜕膜巨噬细胞极化失衡为本病西医病理基础,“脾滋胎气”理论为中医基础,取“滋化源、举中气、御邪气”之意,探讨与蜕膜巨噬细胞极化中“螺旋动脉重塑、滋养细胞植入、母胎界面免疫耐受”功能之间的相关性,为中医药现代化研究提供可靠的依据,并为TAI合并流产的发病机制提供了新的研究思路。

基于“心受气于脾”论治类风湿关节炎累及心脏病变

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