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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abnormal expression and significance of circ-CBLB/miR-486-5p in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of spleen deficiency and dampness excess type

Objective:To explore the abnormal expression and significance of circ-CBLB/miR-486-5p in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of spleen deficiency and dampness excess type.Methods:The 30 healthy individuals included in the method were from the Physical Examination Center of Anhui Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and the 60 rheumatoid arthritis patients included were from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.The disease activity score of patients with rheumatoid arthritis was evaluated using VAS score and DAS28 score,joint symptoms and spleen deficiency syndrome score were evaluated using graded quantification method,immune inflammation indicators were detected using relevant instruments,inflammatory cytokines were detected using ELISA method,macrophage markers were detected using FCM method,and pathway gene expression was detected using RT-qPCR;Evaluate the predictive effect of circ-CBLB and miR-486-5p on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis using ROC curves.Results:(1)miR-486-5p,CD14^(+)CD86^(+),ESR,CRP,RF,Anti CCP Ab,IL-6,TNF in patients with rheumatoid arthritis-αThe levels of circ-CBLB,CD14^(+)CD163^(+),IL-4,and IL-10 were significantly higher than those of healthy individuals;(2)The expression level of circ-CBLB in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is positively correlated with CD14^(+)CD163^(+),and negatively correlated with miR-486-5p and CD14^(+)CD86^(+);The expression level of miR-486-5p is negatively correlated with CD14^(+)CD163^(+)and positively correlated with CD14^(+)CD86^(+);There is a negative correlation between CD14^(+)CD86^(+)and CD14^(+)CD163^(+);ESR is negatively correlated with circ-CBLB,and positively correlated with miR-486-5p,CD14^(+)CD86^(+),CRP;CRP is negatively correlated with circ-CBLB,CD14^(+)CD163^(+),and positively correlated with CD14^(+)CD86^(+),ESR;(3)The expression level of circ-CBLB in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is negatively correlated with joint tenderness,morning stiffness,lack of qi and lazy speech,and postprandial abdominal distension score;The expression level of miR-486-5p is positively correlated with the scores of joint tenderness and decreased appetite.(4)The ROC curve shows that in terms of circ-CBLB,ESR,CRP,VAS,and DAS28 AUC are 0.662(P=0.032),0.658(P=0.035),0.516(P=0.830),and 0.791(P=0.000),respectively.In terms of miR-486-5p,ESR,CRP,VAS,and DAS28 AUC were 0.566(P=0.385),0.511(P=0.883),0.592(P=0.223),and 0.727(P=0.003),respectively.Conclusion:The abnormal expression of circ CBLB and miR-486-5p in peripheral blood mononuclear cell of patients with rheumatoid arthritis of spleen deficiency and dampness excess type is related to inflammatory polarization markers,immune inflammation,disease activity,joint symptoms and spleen deficiency syndrome of rheumatoid arthritis,and the low expression of circ CBLB and high expression of miR-486-5p have certain predictive value for disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis.

Effects of Lycii Fructus and Salviae Miltiorrhizae on the Syndrome of Deficiency with Blood Stasis in RCS(rdy-/-, p-/-) Rats with Retinitis Pigmentosa: An Intervention Study

Objective To investigate the effects of Lycii Fructus(LF,Gou Qi Zi,枸杞子)and Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix Ex Rhizoma(SM,Dan Shen,丹参)on the syndrome of deficiency with blood stasis in the RCS(rdy-/-,p-/-)rats with retinitis pigmentosa(RP).Methods A total of 32 RCS(rdy-/-,p-/-)rats were divided into 4 groups(equal amounts of female and male rats in each group):model group treated with 0.9%normal saline,LF group treated with LF formula granules,SM group treated with SM formula granules,and LF and SM(L·S)group treated with LF and SM formula granules.Eight RCS(rdy+/+,p+/+)rats(4 males and 4 females)were treated with 0.9%normal saline to serve as blank group.The contents of E2,PG,P-Selectin,plasma viscosity,whole blood relative index of the high shear rate and fibrinogen content in plasma,and the content of cAMP and cGMP in retinal homogenate were detected.The retina was evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin staining.Results The contents of E2,PG,P-Selectin,plasma viscosity,whole blood relative index of the high shear rate,and fibrinogen content in the plasma of L·S group significantly differed from those of model group(P<0.01),but were similar to those of blank group.The contents of cAMP and cGMP in the retinal homogenate of L·S group significantly differed from those in model group(P<0.01)but were similar to those in blank group(P>0.05).Conclusions LF and SM can effectively treat retinitis pigmentosa by ameliorating the syndrome of deficiency with blood stasis.

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。

四君子汤调控AMPK-SIRT1蛋白改善运动性疲劳小鼠学习记忆的机制研究

目的:观察四君子汤对运动性疲劳(EF)小鼠AMPK/SIRT1信号通路的影响,并探讨其改善EF认知损伤和学习记忆能力的机制。方法:将60只C57BL/6小鼠随机分为空白组、模型组、四君子汤高剂量组、四君子汤中剂量组、四君子汤低剂量组。除空白组外,其他各组小鼠构建脾气虚证EF小鼠模型。四君子汤高、中、低剂量组小鼠分别给予不同浓度的四君子汤灌胃,空白组和模型组以等体积蒸馏水灌胃,各组连续灌胃4周。采用Morris水迷宫实验评估小鼠的认知功能,采用ELISA法检测小鼠血清中乳酸、血糖、肝糖原、肌糖原的水平,Western Blot法检测小鼠脑组织中AMPK和SIRT1的蛋白表达量。结果:实验后,模型组小鼠体质量、摄食量、血糖、肝糖原含量、肌糖原含量、目标象限游泳时间、穿越平台次数、AMPK蛋白表达量、SIRT1蛋白表达量低于空白组,血清乳酸水平高于空白组(P<0.05)。给药干预后,四君子汤高、中、低剂量组小鼠体质量、摄食量、力竭游泳时间、肝糖原含量、肌糖原含量、目标象限游泳时间、穿越平台次数高于模型组,血清乳酸水平低于模型组(P<0.05)。四君子汤高剂量小鼠游泳力竭时间高于低剂量组,乳酸水平低于低剂量组(P<0.05)。四君子汤高、中剂量组肝糖原、肌糖原含量高于低剂量组(P<0.05)。与模型组比较,四君子汤高、中剂量组AMPK及SIRT1蛋白表达量增多(P<0.05),四君子汤低剂量组SIRT1蛋白表达量增多(P<0.05)。与四君子汤低剂量组比较,四君子汤高、中剂量组AMPK及SIRT1蛋白表达量增多(P<0.05)。结论:四君子汤可在一定程度调控AMPK/SIRT1的活性,进而改善EF小鼠脾虚症状。

基于Thinc-it工具分析抑郁症不同证型患者认知功能

目的:通过Thinc-it工具探讨抑郁症不同证型患者认知功能特点。方法:从2020年6月至2022年7月宁波市第一医院心身医学科确诊为抑郁症的患者中选取肝气郁结、气郁化火、痰气郁结、心脾两虚证型患者各50例为受试者,并选取同期在医院健康体检志愿者50例为健康对照组。应用汉密尔顿抑郁量表(hamilton depression scale,HAMD)、汉密尔顿焦虑量表(hamilton anxiety scale,HAMA)对各组受试者临床症状进行评估,并分别通过Thinc-it工具进行认知功能评估,具体包括认知损害5项问卷(5-item questionnaire for cognitive impairment,PDQ-5-D)、选择反应时间任务(selection response time,CRT)、1-Back记忆任务(selection response time,1-Back)、数字符号替代测试(digit symbol substitution test,DSST)和连线测试B(line test B,TMT-B)测试。结果:抑郁症各证型组病程、HAMD评分、HAMA评分比较,痰气郁结证组和心脾两虚证组病程时间相对更长,但组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。郁证各证型组HAMD评分、HAMA评分高于健康对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。郁证各证型组PDQ-5-D评分高于健康对照组(P<0.05),郁证各证型组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与健康对照组比较,郁证各证型组CRT计数减少,CRT反应时间延长,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。组间比较,心脾两虚证组CRT计数高于肝气郁结证组,痰气郁结证组CRT反应时间长于肝气郁结证组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与健康对照组比较,郁证各证型组1-Back计数减少,痰气郁结证组、心脾两虚证组1-Back反应时间延长,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),郁证各证型组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与健康对照组比较,郁证各证型组DSST计数减少,DSST反应时间、TMT-B耗时延长,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。心脾两虚证组、痰气郁结证组DSST反应时间长于肝气郁结证组、气郁化火证组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:抑郁症各证型患者均存在主观认知功能、注意力、记忆力、执行功能、信息加工处理速度等方面的损害,且各证型受损程度不一,且痰气郁结证组、心脾两虚证组在注意力、执行功能、处理速度方面较肝气郁结证组和气郁化火证组受损更严重。

运脾滋阴法-肠润方治疗脾虚气弱型慢传输型便秘的临床疗效

目的:观察滋阴运脾法-肠润方治疗脾虚气弱型慢传输型便秘(STC)患者的临床疗效。方法:选取60例脾虚气弱型STC患者为研究对象,随机分为对照组和观察组各30例,最终纳入研究对照组27例,观察组28例。观察组口服滋阴运脾法-肠润方,1剂/d。对照组口服乳果糖口服液30 ml/次,1次/d。两组疗程均为4周。比较、分析两组治疗前后患者完全自发排便次数(CSBMs)、便秘主要症状评分、中医证候积分及总有效率。结果:观察组总有效率显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);治疗后观察组每周CSBMs较对照组升高,便秘主要症状总分较对照组降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);治疗后观察组在排便频率、排便时间、不尽坠胀感、腹胀的评分及中医证候总分均较对照组降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:滋阴运脾法-肠润方能有效改善STC脾虚气弱证患者的CSBMs、便秘主要症状及脾虚气弱证候,且对CSBMs、便秘主要症状中排便频率、排便时间、不尽坠胀感、腹胀的改善及中医证候中便次减少、便意减少、腹胀满闷、食少纳呆、神疲懒言、便后乏力的改善优于对照组。

肾衰方对脾肾气虚、浊瘀内蕴证慢性肾脏病3-4期患者的疗效研究

【目的】观察肾衰方(由姜半夏、陈皮、茯苓、白术、竹茹、巴戟天、积雪草、大黄等中药组成)对脾肾气虚、浊瘀内蕴证慢性肾脏病(CKD)3-4期患者的治疗作用。【方法】将70例脾肾气虚、浊瘀内蕴证CKD 3-4期患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组各35例。对照组给予CKD常规西医一体化治疗,治疗组在对照组的基础上给予中药汤剂肾衰方治疗,疗程为8周。观察2组患者治疗前后中医证候积分、肾功能指标[血肌酐(Scr)、血清尿素氮(BUN)、血清胱抑素(CysC)、血尿酸(UA)和估算肾小球滤过率(eGFR)]及超敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)水平的变化情况,并评价2组患者的中医证候疗效及安全性。【结果】(1)脱落情况方面,治疗组脱落5例,对照组脱落3例,最终共纳入62例患者,其中治疗组30例,对照组32例。(2)中医证候疗效方面,治疗8周后,治疗组的总有效率为86.67%(26/30),对照组为59.38%(19/32),组间比较,治疗组的中医证候疗效明显优于对照组(P<0.01)。(3)中医证候积分方面,治疗后,2组患者的中医证候积分均较治疗前明显下降(P<0.01),且治疗组的下降作用明显优于对照组(P<0.01)。(4)肾功能指标方面,治疗后,2组患者的Scr、BUN、CysC、UA水平均较治疗前下降(P<0.05),eGFR水平均较治疗前升高(P<0.05),且治疗组对Scr、BUN、CysC、UA水平的下降作用及对eGFR水平的升高作用均明显优于对照组(P<0.05)。(5)炎症因子方面,治疗后,2组患者的血清hs-CRP水平均较治疗前改善(P<0.05),且治疗组的改善作用明显优于对照组(P<0.05)。(6)安全性方面,治疗期间,2组患者的安全性指标如血常规、粪便常规+潜血、肝功能、电解质、心电图等方面均未见明显改变。【结论】肾衰方在治疗脾肾气虚、浊瘀内蕴证CKD 3-4期患者方面疗效确切,能一定程度改善患者临床症状,有效降低Scr、BUN、CysC、UA水平,提高eGFR水平,改善肾功能,并能降低血清hs-CRP水平,减轻患者的微炎症状态,延缓疾病的进展。

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.

Clinical observation on spleen-invigorating and qi-benefiting pediatric massage for treating recurrent respiratory tract infection in children with cerebral palsy due to qi deficiency of spleen and lung

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of spleen-invigorating and qi-benefiting pediatric massage(tuina)for treating recurrent respiratory tract infection in children with cerebral palsy due to qi deficiency of spleen and lung.Methods:A total of 70 children with cerebral palsy who suffered from recurrent respiratory tract infection due to qi deficiency of spleen and lung were randomized into an observation group and a control group by the random number table method,with 35 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with conventional rehabilitation training,while the observation group was given additional spleen-invigorating and qi-benefiting pediatric massage,and the control group additionally took oral Yu Ping Feng granule.The clinical efficacy was evaluated by the total effective rate,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptom score,and serum levels of immunoglobulin(Ig)A,IgM and IgG.Results:The difference in total effective rate between the two groups after treatment was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the TCM symptom scores in both groups decreased to varying degrees than those before treatment,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(all P<0.01);the differences in the scores of various TCM symptoms between the two groups were statistically significant(all P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of IgA,IgM and IgG of the children in both groups increased to varying degrees,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The between-group differences in the IgA,IgM and IgG levels after treatment were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion:Spleen-invigorating and qi-benefiting pediatric massage can effectively treat recurrent respiratory tract infection due to qi deficiency of spleen and lung in children with cerebral palsy,relieve the clinical symptoms and improve immune function,and thus is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Effect and Mechanisms of Gong-Tone Music on the Immunological Function in Rats with Liver(Gan)-Qi Depression and Spleen(Pi)-Qi Deficiency Syndrome in Rats

Objective： To investigate the effects and mechanisms of Gong-tone music on the immunological function in rats with the Chinese medicine syndrome of Liver （Gan）-qi stagnation and Spleen （Pi）-qi deficiency （LSSD）. Methods： Twenty five male Wistar rats of SPF grade were randomly divided into 5 groups： normal group, model group, Xiaoyao Powder （逍遥散） group, Gong-tone group and combined group （the combination of Gong-tone and Xiaoyao Powder）, with 5 rats in each group. The rat model for the Chinese medicine syndrome of LSSD was induced by chronic bandage and irregular diet. The course of treatment was 21 days. After the treatment, the levels of serum gastrin and IgG were detected by enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay （ELISA）. Phagocytosis of macrophages was detected by the neutral red uptake assay and T cell proliferation was investigated by 3-（4,5-dimethylthiazolyl）-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide （MTT） assay. Results： The serum gastrin, macrophage phagocytosis, IgG level and proliferation ability of T cells in the model group were significantly decreased compared with those in the normal group （P〈0.05）. Compared with those in the model group, the serum levels of gastrin, macrophage phagocytosis, IgG level and proliferation ability of T cells in Gong-tone, Xiaoyao Powder, and combined groups were significantly increased （P〈0.05）. The combined group was superior to either Gong-tone group or Xiaoyao Powder group. Conclusion： Gong-tone music may upregulate the immunological function and play a role in adjuvant therapy in the Chinese syndrome of LSSD.

脾虚证大鼠模型胃组织cAMP-PKA信号传导通路变化的研究

目的:探讨脾气虚证和脾阳虚证大鼠胃组织的改变与c AMP-PKA信号通路的相关性。方法:将24只雄性SD大鼠按随机数字表法分为正常组、脾气虚组、脾阳虚组,脾气虚采用饱食1 d、禁食2 d、游泳15 d,脾阳虚采用脾气虚证加灌服番泻叶造模,造模后检测大鼠胃组织c AMP活性及PKA、CREB mRNA和蛋白的表达。结果:脾气虚组和脾阳虚组胃组织c AMP活性及PKA、CREB mRNA和蛋白表达均减弱。结论:脾气虚证和脾阳虚证大鼠胃组织的改变与c AMP-PKA信号传导通路有一定的相关性。