Study on the Biological Basis of Qi, Blood, and Vessel in Immune Thrombocytopenia Patients With Syndrome of Qi Failing to Govern Blood Based on the Theory of Qi and Blood

Objective: To investigate the biological basis of qi, blood and vessel in immune thrombocytopenia(ITP) patients with syndrome of qi failing to govern blood(SQFGB) based on traditional Chinese medicine.Methods: A total of 52 ITP patients with SQFCB were enrolled and divided into bleeding group(38 cases) and non-bleeding group(14 cases).Bleeding group was further divided into mild qi deficiency group(25 cases) and moderate/severe qi deficiency group(13 cases) based on Chinese Medicine syndrome score.20 healthy volunteer were recruited as control group.The count of platelet(PLT) was taken as the blood related indicator.The expressions of cytokines including IL-1β, IL-17 A, TNF-α, CD40 L, and TGF-β, detected by Aim Plex Multiple Immunoassays for Flow, were taken as the qi related indicators.The expressions of VEGF-A, detected by Aim Plex Multiple Immunoassays for Flow and NO, NOS, and ET-1 detected by ELISA, were taken as the vessel related indicators.Results: As compared to the control group, the count of PLT, taken as the blood related indicator, was significantly lower in ITP group patients with SQFCB(P<0.05).The expression levels of IL-17 A and TNF-α, taken as the qi related indicators, were significantly higher, while those of CD40 L, IL-1β, and TGF-β, also taken as the qi related indicators, were significantly lower in ITP patients with SQFCB, respectively(P<0.05).The expression levels of NO and ET-1, taken as the vessel related indicators, were significantly higher, while the expression levels of NOS and VEGF-A also taken as the vessel related indicators, were significantly lower in ITP patients with SQFCB, respectively(P<0.05).The count of PLT, taken as the blood related indicator, was significantly lower in moderate/severe group than those in mild group(P<0.05).The expression levels of CD40 L and TGF-β, taken as the qi related indicators, were also significantly lower in moderate/severe group than those in mild group, respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion: The count of PLT might be the biological basis of blood.The expressions of NO, NOS, ET-1 and VEGF-A might be the biological basis of vessel.The expressions of IL-1β, IL-17 A, TNF-α, TGF-β, and CD40 L may be the biological basis of qi.The expressions of CD40 L and TGF-β could reflect the degree of qi deficiency in ITP patients based on the theory of qi and blood.

A Discussion on the Constitution Factors of Thin Endometrium Based on the Theory of Qi and Blood

Thin endometrium has been proven to be a key contributing factor leading to infertility and poor pregnancy outcomes.Increasing the thickness and capacity of thin endometrium seems to be one of the challenging issues in reproductive medicine.The states of qi and blood are closely related to uterine blood circulation.Constitution is regarded as an important basis for determining the incidence as well as distinguishing,preventing,and treating diseases in traditional Chinese medicine.Based on the theory of qi and blood,this paper discusses the constitution factors of thin endometrium and puts forward the prospect of using big data tools to investigate the correlation between qi-blood imbalance constitution and the incidence of thin endometrium,so as to explore new approaches for the prevention and treatment of thin endometrium by regulating qi and blood as well as improving the constitution condition.

Hydrogeochemical characterization and quality assessment of groundwater using self-organizing maps in the Hangjinqi gasfield area,Ordos Basin,NW China

Water resources are scarce in arid or semiarid areas,which not only limits economic development,but also threatens the survival of mankind.The local communities around the Hangjinqi gasfield depend on groundwater sources for water supply.A clear understanding of the groundwater hydrogeochemical characteristics and the groundwater quality and its seasonal cycle is invaluable and indispensable for groundwater protection and management.In this study,self-organizing maps were used in combination with the quantization and topographic errors and K-means clustering method to investigate groundwater chemistry datasets.The Piper and Gibbs diagrams and saturation index were systematically applied to investigate the hydrogeochemical characteristics of groundwater from both rainy and dry seasons.Further,the entropy-weighted theory was used to characterize groundwater quality and assess its seasonal variability and suitability for drinking purposes.Our hydrochemical groundwater dataset,consisting of 10 parameters measured during both dry and rainy seasons,was classified into 6 clusters,and the Piper diagram revealed three hydrochemical facies:Cl-Na type(clusters 1,2 and 3),mixed type(clusters 4 and 5),and HCO3-Ca type(cluster 6).The Gibbs diagram and saturation index suggested thatweathering of rock-forming mineralswere the primary process controlling groundwater chemical composition and validated the credibility and practicality of the clustering results.Two-thirds of 45 groundwater samples were categorized as excellent-or good-quality and were suitable as drinking water.Cluster changes within the same and different clusters from the dry season to the rainy season were detected in approximately 78%of the collected samples.The main factors affecting the groundwater quality were hydrogeochemical characteristics,and dry season groundwater quality was better than rainy season groundwater quality.Based on this work,such results can be used to investigate the seasonal variation of hydrogeochemical characteristics and assess water quality accurately in the others similar area.

The Changes in the Neck Meridian Test Scores Induced by Self-Administered Acupressure: A Secondary Analysis of Data from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Self-Administered Acupressure

In the neck meridian test, the examinee stretches his or her neck in four directions and rates the intensity of pain and/or symptoms on a four point Likert scale. The four responses are summed to calculate the test score. This study conducted secondary analyses of data from a randomized controlled trial of self-administered acupressure. The study aimed to examine the change of the neck meridian test score induced by self-administered acupressure. The data of 54 (male, n = 34;female, n = 20) students, who were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG) and a control group (CG), were subjected to secondary analyses. The IG participants were asked to complete a self-administered acupressure intervention for two weeks;the CG participants were not. In the IG, the perceived stress decreased significantly over time, while the neck meridian test score decreased significantly;in contrast, this score increased in the CG. A significant positive correlation was found between the changes in the perceived stress and neck meridian test scores. These results supported validity of the neck meridian test as a tool for assessing perceived stress.

A Study on the Theories of Qi in the Middle Ming Dynasty

The revival of qi theory in the middle Ming dynasty is crucial in the development of Confucianism.In this stage,Luo Qinshun,Wang Yangming,Wang Tingxiang,and LüNan discussed issues such as the relationship between li(principle)and qi(vital energy),the relationship between xing(human nature)and qi,and gongfu(e ort)for the theory of qi. e multifaceted debates between them are relevant to the development of Neo-Confucianism and the issues of Confucianism in the Ming and Qing dynasties,demonstrating the features of mid-Ming Confucian theories of qi.A general survey of the four Confucian scholars’theories of qi,especially the transition from li–qi monism to the xing–qi connection,reveals that how to establish the unity between the universe and human nature in the theories of qi became a central concern of mid-Ming Confucianism.In addition,the gongfu for the theory of qi represented a new level of the holistic development of Ming Confucianism,though it su ered setbacks in its development.

气机升降理论内涵及不寐病辨证分型探讨

气机升降理论是“汉派李氏脑病流派”辨治不寐病的核心理论思想,基于气机升降理论将不寐病分为升降太过和升降不及两大类,根据气机运行的部位、气的多少、气机升降出入的不同形式将不寐病分为营卫不和型、脏腑气机失调型、阴阳不交型三大类型;每一类型又有各自不同亚型,共有卫阳虚不敛营阴证、卫气盛夜不入营阴证、卫气入于阴而日不得出于阳证、肝胆气机疏泄失调证、心肾气机上下相济失调证、脾升胃降枢机失调证、阳不入阴证、阳盛阴虚证、阴不潜阳证九种亚型,并表现出各自独有的临床特征。基于气机升降理论的辨证分型法补充完善了现阶段不寐病辨证分型类别,为临床诊治不寐病开拓了新思路。

基于正邪理论探讨Th17/Treg细胞在慢性心衰中的作用

慢性心力衰竭是多种心血管疾病的终末期阶段,心肌损伤后,免疫介导的Th17、Treg细胞在心衰的发病机制具有关键作用,通过分泌炎症因子,导致心肌纤维化、心室重塑。中医正邪理论内涵丰富,对于认识Th17/Treg细胞与心衰的发展及相互作用具有指导意义,隶属于正邪理论范畴,即Th17/Treg细胞平衡,有利于维持机体的免疫平衡,属于“正气”范畴;Th17/Treg细胞失衡可能破坏机体内环境的稳定,导致免疫异常,促进疾病的发生,属于“邪气”范畴。基于此,作者以正邪理论为切入点,从宏观、微观角度来阐述Th17/Treg细胞在慢性心力衰竭发展中的作用,提出心衰早期,正虚为主,邪实为辅;心衰中期,正虚邪实;心衰晚期,邪实为主,正虚为辅;心衰终末期,正虚为主。临床通过扶正祛邪,调整机体正邪平衡,恢复机体Th17/Treg细胞的动态平衡,以期为中医理论阐述Th17/Treg在心衰的发展作用的现代研究奠定基础,为心衰的诊治提供新的理论依据。

基于气机升降理论的针灸组方对心肾不交型失眠患者睡眠质量和睡眠进程的影响

目的探讨分析基于气机升降理论的针灸组方对心肾不交型失眠患者睡眠质量和睡眠进程的影响。方法前瞻性选取2019年1月—2021年12月收治入院的84例心肾不交型失眠患者根据随机数字表法分为治疗A组(42例)和治疗B组(42例)。治疗A组予以常规针法治疗,治疗B组患者则予以基于气机升降理论的针灸组方治疗。评估两组患者的实际睡眠总时间、PSQI量表评分、睡眠进程参数、入睡时间、日间功能障碍以及不良反应。结果干预后两组纳入患者的PSQI量表评分较干预前均有了显著改善(P<0.05),且干预后治疗B组患者的PSQI量表评分显著低于治疗A组(P<0.05);干预后两组纳入患者的睡眠进程参数指标较干预前均有显著改善(P<0.05),且干预后治疗B组患者的总睡眠时间、睡眠效率指标显著高于治疗A组,而睡眠潜伏期、觉醒时间指标则显著低于治疗A组(P<0.05);干预后两组纳入患者入睡时间、日间功能障碍较干预前均显著降低(P<0.05),且干预后治疗B组患者的入睡时间、日间功能障碍均显著低于治疗A组(P<0.05);干预后两组纳入患者的实际睡眠总时间较干预前均有了显著改善(P<0.05),且干预后治疗B组患者的实际睡眠总时间显著高于治疗A组(P<0.05);两组心肾不交型失眠患者在治疗期间均未出现严重不良反应,干预方案安全性良好。治疗A组患者出现穿刺处血肿4例、穿刺处感染2例、滞针4例,总出现率为23.81%(10/42);治疗B组患者出现穿刺处血肿1例、穿刺处感染0例、滞针1例,总出现率为4.76%(2/42),且治疗B组患者的总出现率显著低于治疗A组(P<0.05)。结论基于气机升降理论的针灸组方治疗心肾不交型失眠患者,其临床干预效果显著,可有效改善患者的PSQI量表评分以及睡眠进程参数,缩短入睡时间,提高实际睡眠总时间,缓解日间功能障碍,且不良反应少。

基于气络学说运用芪归通络口服液联合艾灸治疗气虚血瘀型慢性疲劳综合征的临床观察

【目的】观察基于气络学说,运用芪归通络口服液(广东省第二中医院院内制剂,由黄芪、当归、三七、赤芍、牛膝、鸡血藤、丹参、地龙等中药组成)联合艾灸治疗气虚血瘀型慢性疲劳综合征(chronic fatigue syndrome,CFS)的临床疗效。【方法】采用回顾性研究方法,根据治疗方法的不同将60例气虚血瘀型CFS患者分为观察组和对照组,每组各30例。对照组给予艾条温和灸神阙穴治疗,观察组在对照组的基础上联合芪归通络口服液治疗,疗程为4周。观察2组患者治疗前后中医证候积分、疲劳量表-14(FS-14)评分、血清免疫球蛋白IgA、IgM、IgG含量及皮质醇(COR)水平的变化情况,并评价2组患者的临床疗效和安全性。【结果】(1)疗效方面,治疗4周后,观察组的总有效率为96.67%(29/30),对照组为80.00%(24/30),组间比较,观察组的临床疗效明显优于对照组(P<0.05)。(2)量表评分方面,治疗后,2组患者的中医证候积分、FS-14评分均较治疗前明显降低(P<0.01),且观察组对中医证候积分、FS-14评分的降低作用均明显优于对照组(P<0.01)。(3)实验室指标方面,治疗后,2组患者血清IgA、IgG水平以及观察组血清IgM、COR水平均较治疗前明显升高(P<0.01),且观察组对血清IgA、IgM、IgG及COR水平的升高作用均明显优于对照组(P<0.05或P<0.01)。(4)安全性方面,治疗过程中,2组患者均未发生明显不良反应。【结论】基于中医气络学说,以正虚络阻为CFS核心病机,运用补虚通络法,采用芪归通络口服液联合艾灸治疗气虚血瘀型CFS患者疗效确切,能明显缓解患者的临床症状,提高患者的免疫力水平,调节患者的神经-内分泌-免疫(NEI)网络。

从“阳化气,阴成形”探讨慢性咳嗽之因机证治

慢性咳嗽是以咳嗽为主症或唯一症状、病程持续8周以上的呼吸系统疾病。慢性咳嗽病因复杂,病程较长,病势缠绵,且极易复发。西医诊断该病过程繁琐,治疗手段有限,而中医药以整体观念和辨证论治思想为指导,在缓解临床症状、预防疾病复发方面具有独特优势。该文以“阳化气,阴成形”为抓手,分析阴阳在慢性咳嗽因机证治全周期的重要意义,认为慢性咳嗽之病机关键为“阳化气,阴成形”功能失衡,以肺之气血失和、阴阳虚损为本,阳化而气行不畅、周流有碍,阴变而凝结停滞、壅塞肺络为标。治疗上,需要补肺、脾、肾阴阳之不足,泄气滞、水湿、痰饮、瘀血、热毒之有余,以恢复“阳化气,阴成形”之平衡。具体用药方面,主张以偏纠偏,以药物气味之偏性纠正人体阴阳之偏颇。另附典型医案二例,加以验证说明,以期为中医药防治慢性咳嗽提供新的诊疗思路和方法。

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。

基于“玄府气液”理论治疗慢性难愈性溃疡

慢性难愈性溃疡是“虚”“瘀”两种致病因素相互交织、相互作用的结果,“虚”“瘀”贯穿疾病发展的始终。而“玄府开阖失司,气液代谢失调”是本病迁延难治的病机关键。刘丽芳教授综合运用煨脓生肌、阳和通玄、托里消毒诸法开玄府、调气液,令玄府开阖有司,气液代谢调和,临床疗效满意,附验案一则加以阐明。

以脉调气理论指导下的脏腑推拿治疗小儿功能性消化不良疗效研究

目的探究以脉调气理论指导下的脏腑推拿治疗小儿功能性消化不良的疗效研究。方法采用随机数字表法将黑龙江中医药大学附属第一医院治未病中心2020年2月—2022年2月收治的106例功能性消化不良患儿分为观察组(53例)与对照组(53例)。对照组采用一般推拿治疗,观察组在此基础上采用“以脉调气”理论指导下的脏腑推拿治疗方法。观察两组患儿治疗前以及治疗20 d后的中医症状积分、血锌浓度水平、胃动素、胃泌素、食欲调节因子水平、尼平消化不良指数。观察两组患儿临床疗效与复发率。结果两组患儿治疗前食后腹胀、纳呆食少、大便异常和面色萎黄的证候积分对比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗20 d后观察组食后腹胀、食少纳呆、面色萎黄和大便异常证候积分显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患儿治疗前胃动素、血锌含量、胃泌素水差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗20 d后观察组胃动素、血锌含量、胃泌素水平显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患儿治疗前Ghrelin、NPY和Leptin水平差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗20 d后观察组NPY、Ghrelin浓度水平明显较对照组高,而Leptin水平明显较对照组低(P<0.05)。两组患儿治疗前NDI评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗20 d后观察组NDI评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组总有效率为90.57%(48/53),显著高于对照组[75.47%(40/53)](χ^(2)=4.283,P=0.039)。观察组复发率为3.77%(2/53)(40/53)略低于对照组9.43%(5/53),但两组复发率差异无统计学意义(χ^(2)=1.377,P=0.241)。结论“以脉调气”理论指导下的脏腑推拿能有效提高临床疗效、提升食欲、调节因子水平、提高生活质量、改善胃动素、血锌含量、胃泌素水平,值得临床推广。

基于营卫理论探讨桂枝-赤芍配伍重塑肿瘤血管微环境的网络药理学机制

目的:采用网络药理学方法预测桂枝-赤芍配伍影响肿瘤血管生成的潜在靶点和通路,从分子网络药理学水平探索该配伍重塑肿瘤血管微环境的网络药理学机制。方法:采用中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(TCMSP)检索桂枝、赤芍的化学成分和潜在靶点,选择口服生物利用度≥30%和类药性≥0.18作为化学成分筛选条件;在GeneCards数据库中检索血管生成的靶点;利用Cytoscape 3.6.0软件绘制桂枝-赤芍配伍-化合物-靶点-血管生成网络;使用STRING 11.0在线软件构建蛋白质-蛋白质相互作用(PPI)网络并挖掘核心靶点;采用David Bioinformatics Resources数据库对该复方活性成分潜在的靶点网络中的蛋白进行基因本体(GO)功能富集分析和京都基因与基因组百科全书(KEGG)通路富集分析。结果:桂枝-赤芍配伍的33种有效成分作用于血管生成过程的77个靶点,PPI网络的核心靶点包括蛋白激酶B(Akt)1、JUN、白细胞介素6、基质金属蛋白酶、血管内皮生长因子A、一氧化氮合酶2和缺氧诱导因子-1α等多个蛋白。GO功能富集分析提示,该配伍的关键蛋白主要参与了DNA结合转录激活剂活性、血红素结合、抗氧化活性、核受体活性和转录因子活性等生物过程。KEGG通路富集分析显示,该配伍参与了缺氧诱导因子-1(HIF-1)信号通路、肿瘤蛋白53信号通路、细胞凋亡信号通路、表皮生长因子受体酪氨酸激酶抑制剂耐药信号通路、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)信号通路和磷脂酰肌醇3激酶-Akt信号通路等,提示桂枝-赤芍配伍与肿瘤血管生成的关系最为密切。结论:桂枝-赤芍配伍中的黄芩素、谷甾醇和鞣花酸等成分可能通过HIF-1信号通路、VEGF信号通路影响肿瘤血管生成,干预肿瘤的生物学行为。

不同辨证体系中类风湿关节炎中医病机研究进展

类风湿关节炎属于一种以周围关节骨质损害为主要特征的自身免疫性疾病。中医学对其曾多以病因角度辨证,且多从风、寒、湿、热论治,其他辨证体系涉及较少。近年来,类风湿关节炎病机的相关研究得到广泛重视,其辨证体系和角度的探索也得到进一步拓展。该文对近年发表的有关中医治疗类风湿关节炎的文献进行梳理总结,从脏腑理论、气血津液理论及络病理论共三种辨证体系论述其论治研究进展。期望通过该文的归纳、分类与总结,为今后类风湿关节炎的病机研究和证型分类提供参考和思路。

国医大师郭诚杰以“气血立论”“疏通调补”为法治疗产后缺乳撷英

产后缺乳是产妇乳汁分泌不足之病症,其病机关键在于乳汁无源以化和乳络壅滞不通两个方面。国医大师郭诚杰认为乳汁为冲任气血所化,根于先天肾气,为后天脾胃生化之气血所充养,赖于肝的疏泄。在临床中本病有虚、有实,更多见于虚实夹杂之证,治当首辨虚实,以气血为要,提出“疏、通、调、补”为法,以脾、胃、心、肝、肾诸脏腑为主调治,通过补脾胃、养心血、疏肝郁、益肾气,使气血调和、乳络通畅,最终达到乳汁多浓的效果。

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。

形质与体用:对朱子理气哲学研究之省察

近年来,港台新儒家心性论研究逐渐式微,港台学者开始逐渐重视东亚儒学思想中的反理学思潮即“气学”思想。但事实上,宋代儒学创立伊始,关于“气”“气禀”“气质”“气质之性”的讨论就占有半壁江山的地位。通过考察冯友兰、钱穆、牟宗三、张东荪、唐君毅、陈来、杨儒宾、杨立华等学者对宋明理学尤其是朱子理气哲学的研究,可知理解朱子的理气关系尤其是其气论,不能停留在形质论的层面,而应该深入到体用论的层面。

儒家气性论的出场及其理论旨归——任鹏程著《先秦两汉儒家气性论研究:从孔子到王充》评介

人性论是中国哲学的核心话题。任鹏程的《先秦两汉儒家气性论研究:从孔子到王充》以哲学史的方式展现中国哲学家的人性论,论述重点聚焦先秦两汉儒家并提出一种新的理解模式——气性论。此书精彩之处在于,作者旗帜鲜明地提出,先秦两汉儒家存在一个脉络清晰的气性论传统,将气性论的理论源头追溯至孔孟,并从历史脉络和逻辑自洽相结合的思想视角,深度还原了先秦两汉儒家气性论的基本内涵、发展脉络及理论旨归,为我们全面理解儒家人性学说提供了新的视角和理论框架,同时也存在一些可商榷之处。

《沧浪诗话》诗歌体制论的误读与辩正

“体制”是严羽诗论的核心概念,但因习焉不察的割裂与混淆,其确切内涵与本来面目未能完整呈现,也妨碍了对严羽诗论体系及诗学思想的整体理解。藉由文本精析与逻辑归纳相结合,可知《沧浪诗话》中“体制”概念指向诗歌作品完整而具体的本体存在,这一基本内涵不因其《诗体》中辨体角度不同而互异。诗之“体制”不仅包含“词理意兴”等基本要素,且以“格力”“兴趣”“气象”“音节”等为之“用”,以更充分表现诗体的内在品质和艺术力量。其中“格力”以诗意为本,是诗中整体思想情感所表现的精神力量;“兴趣”以诗情为本,是诗体所表达的自然感发、含蓄蕴藉的情致和意趣;“气象”以诗象为本,是诗体所呈现的自然雄浑的整体艺术形象;“音节”以诗语为本,是诗体中充分韵律化、表意化的艺术语言。着眼于贯通式诗歌体制观,可对《沧浪诗话》的概念关系和整体结构获得更切近实际、更切合语境的理解。