Objective:To explore the mechanism of Lianqiao-Heye(Fructus Forsythiae and Folium Nelumbinis,FF-FN)drug pair in treating acute pharyngitis(AP)by network pharmacology.Methods:The chemical components and potential thera...Objective:To explore the mechanism of Lianqiao-Heye(Fructus Forsythiae and Folium Nelumbinis,FF-FN)drug pair in treating acute pharyngitis(AP)by network pharmacology.Methods:The chemical components and potential therapeutic targets of FF-FN drug pair were obtained from TCMSP firstly,and databases GeneCards,DrugBank,OMIM and PharmGKB were utilized to get the genes related to AP and the intersection of the results was obtained.Then Cytoscape software was used to construct drug-component-target network diagram to screen out the key compounds.Protein interaction network(PPI)was established using String database,and the core targets were screened by CytoNCA topology analysis.R language software was used for GO biological function analysis and KEGG pathway analysis.Finally,the docking verification of key compounds and core target molecules was carried out by AutoDock software.Results:A total of 38 active compounds and 917 potential therapeutic targets were obtained from FF-FN drug pair,while a total of 1534 targets were screened out for AP,among which,the number of intersection targets was 117.7 core targets were screened out from PPI core network,with JUN,TP53,CXCL8 and RELA included.A total of 2487 biological processes were involved in GO enrichment analysis,and 157 related pathways were screened out by KEGG.Based on results of molecular docking verification,the key compounds such as quercetin,luteolin and wogonin in FF-FN drug pair were proved capable of binding to the core targets and a good affinity was shown.Conclusion:FF-FN pair can intervene AP through multiple targets and multiple pathways,including PI3KAkts signaling pathway,AGE-RAGE signaling pathway and IL-17 signaling pathway.The combination of quercetin,luteolin,wogonin,kaempferol andβ-sitosterol with JUN,RELA,MAPK1,TNF and MYC can possibly be one of the mechanisms regarding to the therapeutic effect.展开更多
BACKGROUND Radiation enteritis,which often occurs during radiation-induced acute intestinal symptoms(RIAIS),is the most common and important complication during radiotherapy for cervical cancer.RIAIS caused by abdomin...BACKGROUND Radiation enteritis,which often occurs during radiation-induced acute intestinal symptoms(RIAIS),is the most common and important complication during radiotherapy for cervical cancer.RIAIS caused by abdominal and pelvic radiotherapy will affect nutrient intake,digestion,absorption,and metabolism,leading to malnutrition or poorer nutritional status.In patients with malignant tumors,malnutrition can adversely affect the curative effect and response of radiotherapy by reducing radiosensitivity,affecting the precision of radiotherapy placement and increasing the incidence of radiotherapy-related adverse reactions.AIM To analyze nutritional risk,skeletal muscle depletion,and lipid metabolism phenotype in acute radiation enteritis.METHODS Fifty patients with cervical cancer received external beam radiotherapy,and 15 patients received brachytherapy after external beam radiotherapy.Body weight,body composition parameters,nutritional risk screening(NRS)2002 score,and blood biochemical indices of patients with cervical cancer during periradiation were tested by a one-way repeated measures analysis of variance.Metabolomics analysis was used to identify characteristic lipid metabolism pathways.Clinical factors that affect linoleic acid changes were screened using the generalized evaluation equation.RESULTS Among the 50 patients,37 had RIAIS,including 34 patients with grade 1-2 RIAIS and 3 patients with grade 3 RIAIS.The NRS 2002 score of patients who underwent cervical cancer radiotherapy continued to increase during the periradiation period,and 42 patients who underwent cancer radiotherapy had nutritional deficits(NRS 2002 score≥3 points)at the end of radiotherapy.Correlation analyses revealed that body weight and body mass index changes were closely associated with body fat content(R2=0.64/0.51).The results of the univariate analysis showed that radiotherapy time,percentage reduction of serum albumin,and percentage reduction of serum prealbumin were the key factors affecting skeletal muscle exhaustion(P<0.05).Metabolomic analysis of fecal supernatants of cervical cancer patients during the periradiation period revealed the involvement of linoleic acid,cholic acid,arachidonic acid,and N-acetyl-L-benzene alanine in the metabolic pathway of linoleic acid.CONCLUSION Cervical cancer radiotherapy patients faced nutritional risks,decreased serum albumin synthesis,and increased risk of skeletal muscle exhaustion.Linoleic acid was a biomarker of high nutritional risk.展开更多
A clear relationship between dose of radiation and mortality in humans is still not known because of lack of human data that would enable to determine human tolerance in total body irradiation. Human data for analysis...A clear relationship between dose of radiation and mortality in humans is still not known because of lack of human data that would enable to determine human tolerance in total body irradiation. Human data for analysis have been primarily from radiation accidents, radiotherapy and the atomic bomb victims. A general formula that predicts mortality probability as a function of dose rate and duration of exposure to acute high dose ionizing radiation in humans was published by the author, applying the “probacent” model to the reported data on animal-model-predicted dose versus mortality. In this study, the “probacent” model is applied to the data on dose versus cancer mortality risk, published by the United Nations (UNSCEAR, 2010) and other investigators to construct general formulas expressing a relationship between dose and solid cancer or leukemia mortality probability after exposure to acute low dose ionizing radiation in humans. There is a remarkable agreement between formula-derived and published values of dose and solid cancer or leukemia mortality probability (p > 0.99). The general formula might be helpful in preventing radiation hazard and injury in acute low dose ionizing radiation, and for safety in radiotherapy.展开更多
目的探讨通督益脑化痰法结合针刺促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复效果。方法研究纳入112例急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者以随机数字表法纳入患者分为对照组(56例)、中医组(56例),给予对照组患者咽部肌肉电刺激治...目的探讨通督益脑化痰法结合针刺促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复效果。方法研究纳入112例急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者以随机数字表法纳入患者分为对照组(56例)、中医组(56例),给予对照组患者咽部肌肉电刺激治疗,给予中医组患者咽部肌肉电刺激结合通督益脑化痰法及针刺治疗,各组数据观察:治疗前后患者洼田饮水试验评分(water test score,WST)变化及功能性经口摄食量表(functional oral feeding scale,FOIS)评分变化、吞咽困难评价量表(dysphagia evaluation scale,VFSS)及标准吞咽功能评价量表(standard swallowing function evaluation scale,SSA)评分变化、治疗效果、并发症、治疗前后患者中医证候总积分及美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表(national institutes of health stroke scale,NIHSS)评分变化、治疗,前后患者脑源性神经营养因子(brain-derived neurotrophic factor,BDNF)及白细胞介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)水平变化、生活质量量表(generic quality of life inventory-74,GQOLI-74)评分变化。结果治疗前,各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),治疗后各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均改善,中医组患者治疗后WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均优于对照组(P<0.05);中医组患者治疗总有效率高于对照组,并发症发生率低于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论通督益脑化痰法结合针刺疗法可较好促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复,患者治疗效果提升,吞咽功能及神经功能、生活质量均改善,且患者并发症率低,较为安全可靠,值得应用。展开更多
Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of the Chinese medicine(CM) Compound Zhuye Shigao Granule(复方竹叶石膏颗粒, CZSG) on acute radiation-induced esophagitis(ARIE) in cancer patients. Methods: In a bl...Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of the Chinese medicine(CM) Compound Zhuye Shigao Granule(复方竹叶石膏颗粒, CZSG) on acute radiation-induced esophagitis(ARIE) in cancer patients. Methods: In a blinded, randomized, Kangfuxin Solution(康复新液, KFX)-controlled, single-centre clinical trial, 120 patients with lung, esophagus or mediastinal cancer were prospectively enrolled and assigned to the treatment group(60 cases) and control group(60 cases) by the random number table method. All patients received concurrent or sequential radiotherapy(2 Gy per day, 5 times per week, for 4 weeks) and were treated for 4 weeks since the radiation therapy. Patients in the treatment group were given 12 mg CZSG orally, thrice daily, while patients in the control group were given 10 m L KFX orally, thrice daily. The major indicators were observed, including the incidence and grade of esophagitis, time of occurrence and duration. Minor indicators were changes of CM symptoms, weight and Karnofsky Performance Status(KPS) Scale during 4 weeks from the beginning, recorded once a week. Blood routine examination and hepatorenal function were detected at the 2nd and 4th weeks. Results: The incidence and grade of ARIE were significantly decreased in the treatment group compared with the control group(P〈0.05). CZSG appeared to significantly delay the time of ARIE occurrence and reduce the duration compared with KFX(P〈0.05). The scores of CM symptoms, KPS and weight were improved significantly in the treatment group compared with the control group(P〈0.05). There were no blood routine and hepatorenal function abnormal or obvious side-effects in both groups. Hemoglobin was improved and neutrophil and interleukin 6 were decreased in both groups after 4-week treatment compared with before treatment(P〈0.05), and there was no significant difference between the two groups(P〉0.05). Conclusions: CZSG can decrease the incidence and grade of ARIE, delay the time of occurrence, reduce duration and alleviate the damage of ARIE. It is safe and effective in the prevention and cure of ARIE.展开更多
目的基于网络药理学、动物实验及荧光定量PCR技术阐明山豆根改善急性咽炎的分子机制。方法利用中药系统药理学分析平台(Traditional Chinese Medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform,TCMSP)数据库收集山豆根的...目的基于网络药理学、动物实验及荧光定量PCR技术阐明山豆根改善急性咽炎的分子机制。方法利用中药系统药理学分析平台(Traditional Chinese Medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform,TCMSP)数据库收集山豆根的活性成分和作用靶点。通过GeneCards、OMIM、DrugBank和Disgenet数据库获取急性咽炎相关的靶点。筛选获得两者的共同靶标后,利用STRING数据库进行构建蛋白互作网络,采用Metascape平台进行通路分析。同时应用Cytoscape软件构建“中药-疾病-成分-靶点”网络和“中药-疾病-成分-靶点-通路”网络。建立大鼠急性咽炎模型,研究山豆根水提取物对大鼠急性咽炎的影响。利用荧光定量PCR技术研究山豆根对大鼠急性咽炎模型咽部组织关键通路上的关键基因靶点的影响。结果该实验获取山豆根活性成分21个的相关作用靶点509个,获取急性咽炎相关的靶点2167个,山豆根与急性咽炎的共同靶点194个。KEGG通路分析筛选了344条相关信号通路,其中显示IL-17信号通路、NF-kappa B信号通路和白细胞跨内皮迁移通路可能在山豆根改善急性咽炎的过程中起关键作用。动物实验表明,山豆根水提取物低剂量组对急性咽炎治疗效果较好。荧光定量PCR实验结果表明,山豆根低剂量组明显下调了白细胞跨内皮迁移通路ITGB2、PIK3CA、PIK3CD和PTPN11基因的表达水平(P<0.05)。结论山豆根改善急性咽炎具有多成分、多靶点、多通路协同作用的特点。展开更多
文摘Objective:To explore the mechanism of Lianqiao-Heye(Fructus Forsythiae and Folium Nelumbinis,FF-FN)drug pair in treating acute pharyngitis(AP)by network pharmacology.Methods:The chemical components and potential therapeutic targets of FF-FN drug pair were obtained from TCMSP firstly,and databases GeneCards,DrugBank,OMIM and PharmGKB were utilized to get the genes related to AP and the intersection of the results was obtained.Then Cytoscape software was used to construct drug-component-target network diagram to screen out the key compounds.Protein interaction network(PPI)was established using String database,and the core targets were screened by CytoNCA topology analysis.R language software was used for GO biological function analysis and KEGG pathway analysis.Finally,the docking verification of key compounds and core target molecules was carried out by AutoDock software.Results:A total of 38 active compounds and 917 potential therapeutic targets were obtained from FF-FN drug pair,while a total of 1534 targets were screened out for AP,among which,the number of intersection targets was 117.7 core targets were screened out from PPI core network,with JUN,TP53,CXCL8 and RELA included.A total of 2487 biological processes were involved in GO enrichment analysis,and 157 related pathways were screened out by KEGG.Based on results of molecular docking verification,the key compounds such as quercetin,luteolin and wogonin in FF-FN drug pair were proved capable of binding to the core targets and a good affinity was shown.Conclusion:FF-FN pair can intervene AP through multiple targets and multiple pathways,including PI3KAkts signaling pathway,AGE-RAGE signaling pathway and IL-17 signaling pathway.The combination of quercetin,luteolin,wogonin,kaempferol andβ-sitosterol with JUN,RELA,MAPK1,TNF and MYC can possibly be one of the mechanisms regarding to the therapeutic effect.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81602792the Maternal and Child Health Research Project in Jiangsu Province,No.F202210+5 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Discipline,No.ZDXK202235Project of State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection,Soochow University,No.GZK1202101Suzhou Science and Technology Project,No.SLT201920Suzhou Science and Technology Development Plan Project,No.KJXW2020008BOXI Natural Science Cultivation Foundation of China of the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University,No.BXQN202107Zhongguancun Precision Medicine Foundation's Medical and Health Public Welfare Initiative,No.XS-ZGC-0012.
文摘BACKGROUND Radiation enteritis,which often occurs during radiation-induced acute intestinal symptoms(RIAIS),is the most common and important complication during radiotherapy for cervical cancer.RIAIS caused by abdominal and pelvic radiotherapy will affect nutrient intake,digestion,absorption,and metabolism,leading to malnutrition or poorer nutritional status.In patients with malignant tumors,malnutrition can adversely affect the curative effect and response of radiotherapy by reducing radiosensitivity,affecting the precision of radiotherapy placement and increasing the incidence of radiotherapy-related adverse reactions.AIM To analyze nutritional risk,skeletal muscle depletion,and lipid metabolism phenotype in acute radiation enteritis.METHODS Fifty patients with cervical cancer received external beam radiotherapy,and 15 patients received brachytherapy after external beam radiotherapy.Body weight,body composition parameters,nutritional risk screening(NRS)2002 score,and blood biochemical indices of patients with cervical cancer during periradiation were tested by a one-way repeated measures analysis of variance.Metabolomics analysis was used to identify characteristic lipid metabolism pathways.Clinical factors that affect linoleic acid changes were screened using the generalized evaluation equation.RESULTS Among the 50 patients,37 had RIAIS,including 34 patients with grade 1-2 RIAIS and 3 patients with grade 3 RIAIS.The NRS 2002 score of patients who underwent cervical cancer radiotherapy continued to increase during the periradiation period,and 42 patients who underwent cancer radiotherapy had nutritional deficits(NRS 2002 score≥3 points)at the end of radiotherapy.Correlation analyses revealed that body weight and body mass index changes were closely associated with body fat content(R2=0.64/0.51).The results of the univariate analysis showed that radiotherapy time,percentage reduction of serum albumin,and percentage reduction of serum prealbumin were the key factors affecting skeletal muscle exhaustion(P<0.05).Metabolomic analysis of fecal supernatants of cervical cancer patients during the periradiation period revealed the involvement of linoleic acid,cholic acid,arachidonic acid,and N-acetyl-L-benzene alanine in the metabolic pathway of linoleic acid.CONCLUSION Cervical cancer radiotherapy patients faced nutritional risks,decreased serum albumin synthesis,and increased risk of skeletal muscle exhaustion.Linoleic acid was a biomarker of high nutritional risk.
文摘A clear relationship between dose of radiation and mortality in humans is still not known because of lack of human data that would enable to determine human tolerance in total body irradiation. Human data for analysis have been primarily from radiation accidents, radiotherapy and the atomic bomb victims. A general formula that predicts mortality probability as a function of dose rate and duration of exposure to acute high dose ionizing radiation in humans was published by the author, applying the “probacent” model to the reported data on animal-model-predicted dose versus mortality. In this study, the “probacent” model is applied to the data on dose versus cancer mortality risk, published by the United Nations (UNSCEAR, 2010) and other investigators to construct general formulas expressing a relationship between dose and solid cancer or leukemia mortality probability after exposure to acute low dose ionizing radiation in humans. There is a remarkable agreement between formula-derived and published values of dose and solid cancer or leukemia mortality probability (p > 0.99). The general formula might be helpful in preventing radiation hazard and injury in acute low dose ionizing radiation, and for safety in radiotherapy.
文摘目的探讨通督益脑化痰法结合针刺促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复效果。方法研究纳入112例急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者以随机数字表法纳入患者分为对照组(56例)、中医组(56例),给予对照组患者咽部肌肉电刺激治疗,给予中医组患者咽部肌肉电刺激结合通督益脑化痰法及针刺治疗,各组数据观察:治疗前后患者洼田饮水试验评分(water test score,WST)变化及功能性经口摄食量表(functional oral feeding scale,FOIS)评分变化、吞咽困难评价量表(dysphagia evaluation scale,VFSS)及标准吞咽功能评价量表(standard swallowing function evaluation scale,SSA)评分变化、治疗效果、并发症、治疗前后患者中医证候总积分及美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表(national institutes of health stroke scale,NIHSS)评分变化、治疗,前后患者脑源性神经营养因子(brain-derived neurotrophic factor,BDNF)及白细胞介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)水平变化、生活质量量表(generic quality of life inventory-74,GQOLI-74)评分变化。结果治疗前,各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),治疗后各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均改善,中医组患者治疗后WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均优于对照组(P<0.05);中医组患者治疗总有效率高于对照组,并发症发生率低于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论通督益脑化痰法结合针刺疗法可较好促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复,患者治疗效果提升,吞咽功能及神经功能、生活质量均改善,且患者并发症率低,较为安全可靠,值得应用。
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81373543)Clinical Research Support Fund of the PLA General Hospital(No.2013FC-ZHCG-1002)
文摘Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of the Chinese medicine(CM) Compound Zhuye Shigao Granule(复方竹叶石膏颗粒, CZSG) on acute radiation-induced esophagitis(ARIE) in cancer patients. Methods: In a blinded, randomized, Kangfuxin Solution(康复新液, KFX)-controlled, single-centre clinical trial, 120 patients with lung, esophagus or mediastinal cancer were prospectively enrolled and assigned to the treatment group(60 cases) and control group(60 cases) by the random number table method. All patients received concurrent or sequential radiotherapy(2 Gy per day, 5 times per week, for 4 weeks) and were treated for 4 weeks since the radiation therapy. Patients in the treatment group were given 12 mg CZSG orally, thrice daily, while patients in the control group were given 10 m L KFX orally, thrice daily. The major indicators were observed, including the incidence and grade of esophagitis, time of occurrence and duration. Minor indicators were changes of CM symptoms, weight and Karnofsky Performance Status(KPS) Scale during 4 weeks from the beginning, recorded once a week. Blood routine examination and hepatorenal function were detected at the 2nd and 4th weeks. Results: The incidence and grade of ARIE were significantly decreased in the treatment group compared with the control group(P〈0.05). CZSG appeared to significantly delay the time of ARIE occurrence and reduce the duration compared with KFX(P〈0.05). The scores of CM symptoms, KPS and weight were improved significantly in the treatment group compared with the control group(P〈0.05). There were no blood routine and hepatorenal function abnormal or obvious side-effects in both groups. Hemoglobin was improved and neutrophil and interleukin 6 were decreased in both groups after 4-week treatment compared with before treatment(P〈0.05), and there was no significant difference between the two groups(P〉0.05). Conclusions: CZSG can decrease the incidence and grade of ARIE, delay the time of occurrence, reduce duration and alleviate the damage of ARIE. It is safe and effective in the prevention and cure of ARIE.
文摘目的基于网络药理学、动物实验及荧光定量PCR技术阐明山豆根改善急性咽炎的分子机制。方法利用中药系统药理学分析平台(Traditional Chinese Medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform,TCMSP)数据库收集山豆根的活性成分和作用靶点。通过GeneCards、OMIM、DrugBank和Disgenet数据库获取急性咽炎相关的靶点。筛选获得两者的共同靶标后,利用STRING数据库进行构建蛋白互作网络,采用Metascape平台进行通路分析。同时应用Cytoscape软件构建“中药-疾病-成分-靶点”网络和“中药-疾病-成分-靶点-通路”网络。建立大鼠急性咽炎模型,研究山豆根水提取物对大鼠急性咽炎的影响。利用荧光定量PCR技术研究山豆根对大鼠急性咽炎模型咽部组织关键通路上的关键基因靶点的影响。结果该实验获取山豆根活性成分21个的相关作用靶点509个,获取急性咽炎相关的靶点2167个,山豆根与急性咽炎的共同靶点194个。KEGG通路分析筛选了344条相关信号通路,其中显示IL-17信号通路、NF-kappa B信号通路和白细胞跨内皮迁移通路可能在山豆根改善急性咽炎的过程中起关键作用。动物实验表明,山豆根水提取物低剂量组对急性咽炎治疗效果较好。荧光定量PCR实验结果表明,山豆根低剂量组明显下调了白细胞跨内皮迁移通路ITGB2、PIK3CA、PIK3CD和PTPN11基因的表达水平(P<0.05)。结论山豆根改善急性咽炎具有多成分、多靶点、多通路协同作用的特点。