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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chinmedomics facilitated quality-marker discovery of Sijunzi decoction to treat spleen qi deficiency syndrome

Sijunzi decoction (SJZD) is a Chinese classical formula to treat spleen qi deficiency syndrome (SQDS) and has been widely used for thousands of years.However,the quality control (QC) standards of SJZD are insufficient.Chinmedomics has been designed to discover and verify bioactive compounds of a variety of formularapidly.In this study,we used Chinmedomics to evaluate the SJZD's efficacy against SQDS to discover the potential quality-markers (q-markers) for QC.A total of 56 compounds in SJZD were characterized in vitro,and 23 compounds were discovered in vivo.A total of 58 biomarkers were related to SQDS,and SJZD can adjust a large proportion of marker metabolites to normal level and then regulate the metabolic profile to the health status.A total of 10 constituents were absorbed as effective ingredients that were associated with overall efficacy.We preliminarily determined malonyl-ginsenoside Rb2 and ginsenoside Ro as the q-markers of ginseng;dehydrotumulosic acid and dihydroxy lanostene-triene-21-acid as the q-markers of poria;glycyrrhizic acid,isoglabrolide,and glycyrrhetnic acid as the q-markers of licorice;and 2-atractylenolide as the q-marker of macrocephala.According to the discovery of the SJZD q-markers,we can establish the quality standard that is related to efficacy.

Correlation between slow transit constipation and spleen Qi deficiency, and gut microbiota: a pilot study

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of slow transit constipation(STC)and spleen Qi deficiency on gut microbiota,and the mechanism underlying the action that the positive drug Maren Runchang(MR)alleviates STC.METHODS:STC was induced,using the cathartic method of Senna and the hunger-fullness disorder method,in ICR mice;one group of model mice was treated with MR(6.24 g/kg).The changes in the general condition,fecal parameters,D-xylose content in the serum,intestinal propulsion rate,and histopathology of the colon were assessed after STC induction in the control,model,and MR groups.Fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT)was performed from STC mice into pseudo germ-free mice.Changes in the contents of substance P(SP),vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP),and gut microbiota in STC mice and pseudo germ-free mice were assessed after FMT.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,the model mice showed the following results:the time of the first black stool was significantly longer(P<0.01),the number and weight of black stools were significantly reduced within 6 h(P<0.05),the D-xylose content in the serum was significantly reduced(P<0.05),the intestinal propulsion rate decreased(P<0.01),the content of VIP in colon tissue significantly increased(P<0.05),and SP content in the colon tissue significantly decreased(P<0.01);moreover,the colon showed significant inflamemation and injury.Furthermore,the abundance of Firmicutes was increased,the abundance of Bacteroides decreased,and the abundance of Alistipes,unclassified_o_Bacteroidales,Alloprevotella,Bilophila,and Anaerotruncus decreased,while the abundance of the conditional pathogenic bacteria Escherichia and Klebsiella increased.However,after treatment with MR,the time of the first black stool decreased(P<0.01),the number of black stools within 6 h increased,and the intestinal propulsion rate increased(P<0.05).Moreover,the content of D-xylose in the serum and the content of VIP in colon tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05),the content of SP in colon tissue significantly increased(P<0.01),and colon inflammation significantly improved.Additionally,the abundance of Firmicutes decreased,and the abundance of Bacteroides increased.The abundance of unclassified_o_Bacteroidales and Bilophila increased,and the abundance of Klebsiella decreased.In the model+FMT group,compared with control+FMT group,the content of VIP in colon tissue decreased(P<0.05),the content of SP in colon tissue significantly increased(P<0.01),and the abundance of probiotics,such as Lactobacillus and Akkermansia,decreased.In the MR+FMT group,compared with the model+FMT group,the content of VIP in colon tissue increased,the content of SP in colon tissue significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the abundance of probiotics increased.CONCLUSIONS:STC mice with spleen Qi deficiency show a decreased abundance of beneficial bacteria,such as Alistipes,unclassified_o_Bacteroidales,Alloprevotella,Bilophila,and Anaerotruncus,and an increased abundance of the conditional pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella.Furthermore,the mechanism of action of MR in treating STC may involve the regulation of intestinal movement,reduction of intestinal inflammation,elevation of intestinal absorption,and regulation of gut microbiota.

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.

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。

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。

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。

基于脾火论辨治原发性干燥综合征

基于脾火论辨治原发性干燥综合征(pSS)。论述了脾火论的理论内涵,并区分脾火与阴火及其他脏腑之火的差异。阐释了脾火论与pSS的相关性,认为脾气亏虚,运化无权,脾不升清,郁而化火是pSS病机关键;久而病及他脏,导致络脉瘀滞是pSS的病机转化特点。以健脾益气,除火润燥,生津通络为pSS的治疗大法,为pSS的中医辨治提供思路与方法。

益气健脾汤治疗脾气亏虚型IGT患者的临床观察及对血糖变异系数的影响

目的:研究益气健脾汤治疗脾气亏虚型糖耐量减低(IGT)患者的疗效以及对血糖波动指数的影响。方法:纳入2023年12月—2024年2月在黑龙江中医药大学附属第三医院内分泌(老年病)科门诊、住院部的60例IGT(脾气亏虚型)患者,按照随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组30例。两组患者均给予饮食、宣教、运动等一般基础治疗。对照组在基础治疗的基础上给予阿卡波糖胶囊;治疗组在对照组基础上加用益气健脾汤联合治疗。两组患者均治疗6周。观察两组在治疗前后的空腹血糖(FPG)、2 h血糖(2 h PG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c);甘油三酯(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、低密度脂蛋白(LDL);血糖变异系数(GLUCV)、血糖标准差(GLUsd)、平均血糖值(GLUmean)、日内平均血糖波动幅度(MAGE)、日间血糖平均绝对差(MODD)及中医证候评分,并观察其疗程结束时的随访转归情况。结果:治疗6周后,两组患者的糖代谢指标、GLUsd、GLUmean、GLUCV、MAGE、中医证候评分均显著降低(P<0.05),治疗组的糖代谢指标、GLUsd、GLUCV、MAGE、中医证候评分显著低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:益气健脾汤能有效改善IGT患者症状,调节糖代谢,并能缩小血糖波动,延缓2型糖尿病发生发展,比单纯生活方式干预和阿卡波糖治疗持久有效。

王有鹏教授治疗寒地儿童荨麻疹的临证经验

王有鹏教授基于对寒地地域特点及小儿生理病理特点认识,立足临床实践,对寒地儿童荨麻疹的诊疗具有独到见解。王有鹏教授从发病邪气、脏腑、体质三个层面总结其病因病机为风邪主导,寒、热、湿邪兼杂为患;肺脾肾三脏虚损,心肝亢盛为本;同时受先天禀赋及体质因素的影响。根据寒地儿童荨麻疹发病特点将其分为风邪袭表证、湿热蕴肤证、肺脾气虚证,治疗以调和脏腑为本,祛除病邪为标,运用合方随证施治,同时兼顾调体养护,防患于未然,可取得较好疗效。

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。

线粒体功能障碍及其影响因素在不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者中的变化趋势分析

【目的】通过对不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者线粒体功能及其相关受损因素的分析,探寻不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者的病例特征,并通过对不同脏腑虚损组哮喘患者的线粒体功能变化及影响因素的差异性分析,试图发现不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者DDAH1/L-Arg/ADMA通路以及线粒体功能、氧代谢的变化趋势及规律。【方法】选取符合纳入标准的支气管哮喘急性发作期患者共122例,对入组患者进行临床资料采集,按脏腑虚损辨证分型标准分为肺气虚组47例、肺脾气虚组39例、肺脾肾虚组36例;并于同期选取正常对照组44例。观察不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者的第1秒用力呼气量(FEV1)、第1秒用力呼气量与用力肺活量的比值(FEV1/FVC)、呼气峰值流速(PEF)等肺功能指标和病情严重程度情况;同时,抽取患者静脉血,采用高效液相联合质谱法(HPLC-MS/MS)检测左旋精氨酸(L-Arg)及不对称二甲基精氨酸(ADMA)水平,采用酶联免疫吸附法(ELASA)检测蛋白精氨酸甲基转移酶1(PRMT1)、二甲基精氨酸二甲氨基水解酶1(DDAH1)等精氨酸代谢相关指标及活性氧自由基(ROS)、硫代巴比妥酸反应产物(TBARS)、8-异前列腺素(8-Iso)、过氧化脂质(LPO)、丙二醛(MDA)等氧化损伤标记物水平;提取哮喘患者及正常对照组的血小板及线粒体,JC-1流式细胞法测定血小板线粒体膜电位(MMP)、三磷酸腺苷(ATP)和细胞色素C氧化酶(COX)的活性,以此评估线粒体功能;分析不同脏腑虚损组哮喘患者的线粒体功能变化及影响因素的差异性,并与正常对照组比较。【结果】(1)不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者的年龄和肺功能(FEV1、FEV1/FVC、PEF)比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。表现为肺脾肾虚组的年龄明显高于肺气虚组和肺脾气虚组(P<0.05),以及随脏腑虚损情况的加重,肺功能(FEV1、FEV1/FVC、PEF)呈显著下降趋势(P<0.05)。(2)不同脏腑虚损患者的病情严重程度分布比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。其中,肺气虚组以间歇状态(1级)为主(65.96%),其次为轻度哮喘(2级)(25.53%);肺脾气虚组以中度哮喘(3级)为主(41.03%),其次为间歇状态(1级)(30.77%);肺脾肾虚组以重度哮喘(4级)为主(52.78%),其次为中度哮喘(3级)(33.33%)。即随着脏腑虚损情况的加重,哮喘的病情严重程度也表现出随之加重的趋势。(3)不同脏腑虚损组哮喘患者与正常对照组的血浆8-Iso、ROS、LPO、MDA水平比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。其中,不同脏腑虚损组哮喘患者的血浆8-Iso、LPO水平和肺脾气虚组、肺脾肾虚组患者的血浆MDA、ROS水平均明显高于正常对照组(P<0.05),且肺脾气虚组、肺脾肾虚组患者的血浆ROS水平均明显高于肺气虚组(P<0.05);而不同脏腑虚损组哮喘患者的血浆TBARS水平有高于正常对照组趋势,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。表明不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者机体内均有活性氧及过氧化脂质类物质的蓄积,且随脏腑虚损情况的加重其水平均呈增高趋势。(4)不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者与正常对照组的MMP、ATP、COX比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05或P<0.01),表现为不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者的MMP、ATP、COX水平均较正常对照组明显降低(P<0.05),且随着脏腑虚损的加重,COX活性有下降趋势。(5)不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者与正常对照组的血浆L-Arg、L-Arg/ADMA、DDAH1水平比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。表现为不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者的血浆L-Arg、L-Arg/ADMA、DDAH1水平均较正常对照组明显降低(P<0.05),且随脏腑虚损的加重,上述指标均有逐渐降低的趋势;而不同脏腑虚损哮喘患者与正常对照组的血浆ADMA、PRMT1比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。【结论】该研究从机体代谢角度论证了中医脏腑虚损理论对病情变化趋势判断的正确性,证实了哮喘患者的脏腑虚损状况与临床病情进展、氧代谢及其影响因素和机体氧化损伤程度均表现出一致的变化趋势。

益胃宁胶囊联合瑞巴派特片治疗慢性萎缩性胃炎脾胃气虚证临床研究

目的观察益胃宁胶囊联合瑞巴派特片治疗慢性萎缩性胃炎(CAG)脾胃气虚证的临床疗效。方法采用随机数字表法将80例CAG患者分为研究组和对照组各40例,2组均予瑞巴派特片,0.1 g/次,每日3次,口服;研究组在此基础上予益胃宁胶囊,2 g/次,每日3次,口服。2组均连续治疗12周。观察2组治疗前后中医疗效、胃镜疗效和病理疗效,比较2组治疗前后中医症状评分,监测2组不良反应。结果2组均无病例脱落。研究组中医疗效总有效率为92.5%(37/40),对照组为70.0%(28/40),研究组中医疗效优于对照组(P<0.01)。与本组治疗前比较,2组治疗后中医症状总分下降(P<0.05,P<0.01);2组治疗后比较,研究组中医症状总分低于对照组(P<0.01)。研究组胃镜疗效总有效率(82.5%)优于对照组(67.5%),研究组病理疗效总有效率(87.5%)优于对照组(70.0%),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01)。2组未见明显不良反应。结论益胃宁胶囊联合瑞巴派特片可有效改善CAG患者的临床症状、胃镜表现及黏膜病变程度,疗效显著。