Objective:Shugan Hewei therapy(SHT)acts to soothe the liver and harmonize the stomach.It is a classical traditional Chinese medicine method widely used in China to treat chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)due to liver qi ...Objective:Shugan Hewei therapy(SHT)acts to soothe the liver and harmonize the stomach.It is a classical traditional Chinese medicine method widely used in China to treat chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)due to liver qi invading the stomach.However,the clinical effects of SHT remain unclear.We aimed to evaluate the overall clinical effective rate and safety of SHT in treating CAG.Methods:We used the Jadad scale and Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool to evaluate the methodological quality of studies investigating SHT.Eight medical databases were searched to identify relevant studies.After data extraction and quality evaluation,27 randomized controlled trials,including 2,441 patients,were considered eligible for analysis.No serious heterogeneity or publication bias was observed across the included studies.We used Revman 5.3 statistical software to evaluate the general clinical effective rate and safety of SHT.Results:The results showed that SHT was more effective(RR=1.25;95%CI[1.20,1.29];P<0.01)and safer(MD=0.24,95%CI[0.08,0.75];P<0.01)than control interventions comprising western medicine,Chinese patent medicine,and/or western medicine+Chinese patent medicine.Compared with the control interventions,SHT resulted in greater improvements in the symptom scores for stomach distension and stomachache,serum gastrin level,histopathologic changes,Helicobacter pylori(HP)inhibition rate,and gastric mucosal inflammation.Conclusion:SHT was more effective and safer than control interventions for CAG.展开更多
Objective:To uncover the underlying mechanism of Hewei Jiangni granule(HWJNG)on non-erosive reflux disease(NERD)treatment by examining histological changes,gastrointestinal neurochemicals release and visceral hypersen...Objective:To uncover the underlying mechanism of Hewei Jiangni granule(HWJNG)on non-erosive reflux disease(NERD)treatment by examining histological changes,gastrointestinal neurochemicals release and visceral hypersensitivity-related receptor expression in NERD model rats.Methods:A NERD rat model was established via a combination of basal sensitization and acid perfusion.HWJNG treatments at different doses were then administered.Pathological changes to tissues,mast cell(MC)activation,serum levels of esophageal visceral hypersensitivity-related neurochemicals,and transient receptor potential(TRP)receptor mRNA and protein levels were investigated.Results:Compared with the control group,the expression of tryptase in MCs,the changes of intercellular space,and the serum levels of substance P(SP),calcitonin gene-related peptides(CGRP)and proteinaseactivated receptor 2(PAR2)increased in the model group(all P<.05).The expression of TRP vanilloid 1(Trpv1)mRNA decreased in esophagus and dorsal root ganglia(DRG)of the model group(P=.030&P=.013),and the expression of TRP melastatin channel subfamily member 8(Trpm8)mRNA decreased in the esophagus of model group(P<.01).The level of esophageal TRPV1 protein increased in the model group(P<.01)and the level of TRPM8 protein decreased in esophagus and DRG of the model group(both P<.05).Compared with the model group,the serum levels of SP,CGRP,and PAR2 in the mediumdose HWJNG group showed significant decreases(all P<.05).The expression of Trpv1 mRNA in esophagus and DRG of the HWJNG groups and the Omeprazole group remarkably decreased(all P<.05),as was the expression of Trpm8 mRNA in esophagus of the HWJNG groups(all P<.05).Conclusion:HWJNG alleviated visceral hypersensitivity in NERD model rats by regulating TRP-mediated signaling.Our results indicate that HWJNG has potential as a therapeutic agent for NERD.展开更多
Objective:Functional dyspepsia(FD)is a widely prevalent gastrointestinal disorder throughout the world,whereas the efficacy of current treatment in the Western countries is limited.The traditional Chinese herbal formu...Objective:Functional dyspepsia(FD)is a widely prevalent gastrointestinal disorder throughout the world,whereas the efficacy of current treatment in the Western countries is limited.The traditional Chinese herbal formula Xiaopi Hewei capsule(XHC)is a clinically validated remedy in treating FD,but there is no literature expounds the underlying therapeutic mechanism of XHC so far.Methods:In the present study,the network pharmacology technology was used to explore the therapeutic mechanism of XHC in treating FD.We obtained relative compounds of XHC,potential targets of these compounds and FD-related targets by retrieving particular websites.Based on the matching results between XHC potential targets and disease targets,Protein-Protein Interaction(PPI)network was constructed to screen the hub targets by topology.Furthermore,DAVID bioinformatics resources were utilized for the enrichment analysis on GO and KEGG.Results:A total of 62 active compounds and 547 putative identified targets were screened from XHC,of which 241 overlapped with the targets of FD and were considered potential therapeutic targets.14 hub genes were recognized as potential targets of treatments.Moreover,the results of DAVID enrichment analysis indicated that XHC participated in the complex treating effects associated with anti-depression,inflammatory reaction and eradicating Helicobacter Pylori(HP).Molecular docking stimulation results showed that most bioactive compounds of XHC had a strong binding efficiency with hub genes.Conclusions:This study demonstrated that XHC has the characteristics of multi-compounds,multi-targets and multi-pathways in treating FD,which provides the theoretical basis for further research of XHC.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of the Bupi Hewei(BPHW)decoction on diarrhea and intestinal flora disorder induced by 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)and investigate the possible mechanism underlying these actions.METHODS:Thirty...OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of the Bupi Hewei(BPHW)decoction on diarrhea and intestinal flora disorder induced by 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)and investigate the possible mechanism underlying these actions.METHODS:Thirty-five male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups:normal control,5-FU,5-FU+BPHW decoction(10.5 g/kg for 5 consecutive days),and 5-FU+Bacillus licheni-formis capsule groups(0.2 g/kg for 5 consecutive days).Animal models were established via the intraperitoneal injection of 5-FU(30 mg/kg for 5 consecutive days).At the end of the treatment period,diarrhea was assessed,and the change of the intestinal flora was examined using 16 S r DNA highthroughput sequencing.Interleukin(IL)-17,IL-21,IL-6,IL-10,RAR-related orphan receptor gamma(RORγt),and forkhead box P3(Foxp3)expression in the jejunum was detected using immunohistochemistry,quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR),Western blotting,and enzymelinked immuno sorbent assay.RESULTS:In this study,the BPHW decoction effectively lowered the diarrhea score,increased the proportions of Bacteroidetes and Prevotellaceae-Alloprevotella species,and reduced the proportions of Proteobacteria,Escherichia-Shigella,Ruminococcaceae NK4 A214,and Ruminococcaceae UCG-005 species in the rat intestine after 5-FU chemotherapy.In addition,the BPHW decoction significantly suppressed the expression of IL-17,IL-21,IL-6,IL-10,RORγt,and Foxp3 in the jejunum.CONCLUSION:Our findings suggest that the BPHW decoction can improve the intestinal immune balance and reduce intestinal inflammation by targeting T helper cell/T regulatory cell-associated factors.展开更多
目的观察和胃降逆止嗽方治疗胃食管反流性咳嗽(胃气上逆证)临床效果。方法96例胃食管反流性咳嗽(胃气上逆证)患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组各48例。对照组采用调整生活方式联合常规西药治疗,观察组采用调整生活方式联合和胃...目的观察和胃降逆止嗽方治疗胃食管反流性咳嗽(胃气上逆证)临床效果。方法96例胃食管反流性咳嗽(胃气上逆证)患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组各48例。对照组采用调整生活方式联合常规西药治疗,观察组采用调整生活方式联合和胃降逆止嗽方治疗。治疗12周后,评价两组中医证候积分(阵发性咳嗽、咳嗽时泛酸水、嘈杂、上腹不适)、莱塞斯特咳嗽生命质量问卷(lesser cough quality of life questionnaire,LCQ)评分、反流性疾病问卷(reflux disease questionnaire,RDQ)评分、食管运动功能(食管收缩波幅、食管蠕动波传导速度、平均收缩持续时间)、临床治疗效果、疾病复发概率以及治疗安全性。结果比较发现观察组治疗有效率明显高于对照组,对比有统计学差异;对比两组患者治疗后出现阵发性咳嗽等临床症状的概率,发现患者RDQ评分均有下降,但是观察组评分下降较为明显(P<0.05)。两组治疗后LCQ评分均升高(P<0.05),且观察组LCQ评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,发现两组患者食管收缩波幅、食管蠕动波传导速度都出现了升高的情况(P<0.05),持续收缩时间明显缩短(P<0.05),且观察组食管运动功能指标改善情况都高于对照组,两组患者对比有统计学差异P<0.05,观察组3个月复发率和治疗后6个月复发率都较低,分别低于对照组3个月复发率(16.67%)和治疗后6个月的复发率(39.58%)(P<0.05)。治疗期间两组患者不良反应发生率相比无统计学意义。结论和胃降逆止嗽方可以有效缓解患者临床症状,同时,还能够促进患者食管运动,减少临床复发,改善生活质量,且治疗安全性高。展开更多
基金This study was financed by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81873236,81270050)the Key Laboratory of Health Identification and Assessment in Shanghai(No.13DZ2261000).
文摘Objective:Shugan Hewei therapy(SHT)acts to soothe the liver and harmonize the stomach.It is a classical traditional Chinese medicine method widely used in China to treat chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)due to liver qi invading the stomach.However,the clinical effects of SHT remain unclear.We aimed to evaluate the overall clinical effective rate and safety of SHT in treating CAG.Methods:We used the Jadad scale and Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool to evaluate the methodological quality of studies investigating SHT.Eight medical databases were searched to identify relevant studies.After data extraction and quality evaluation,27 randomized controlled trials,including 2,441 patients,were considered eligible for analysis.No serious heterogeneity or publication bias was observed across the included studies.We used Revman 5.3 statistical software to evaluate the general clinical effective rate and safety of SHT.Results:The results showed that SHT was more effective(RR=1.25;95%CI[1.20,1.29];P<0.01)and safer(MD=0.24,95%CI[0.08,0.75];P<0.01)than control interventions comprising western medicine,Chinese patent medicine,and/or western medicine+Chinese patent medicine.Compared with the control interventions,SHT resulted in greater improvements in the symptom scores for stomach distension and stomachache,serum gastrin level,histopathologic changes,Helicobacter pylori(HP)inhibition rate,and gastric mucosal inflammation.Conclusion:SHT was more effective and safer than control interventions for CAG.
基金the Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(Z171100001717021)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81803907).
文摘Objective:To uncover the underlying mechanism of Hewei Jiangni granule(HWJNG)on non-erosive reflux disease(NERD)treatment by examining histological changes,gastrointestinal neurochemicals release and visceral hypersensitivity-related receptor expression in NERD model rats.Methods:A NERD rat model was established via a combination of basal sensitization and acid perfusion.HWJNG treatments at different doses were then administered.Pathological changes to tissues,mast cell(MC)activation,serum levels of esophageal visceral hypersensitivity-related neurochemicals,and transient receptor potential(TRP)receptor mRNA and protein levels were investigated.Results:Compared with the control group,the expression of tryptase in MCs,the changes of intercellular space,and the serum levels of substance P(SP),calcitonin gene-related peptides(CGRP)and proteinaseactivated receptor 2(PAR2)increased in the model group(all P<.05).The expression of TRP vanilloid 1(Trpv1)mRNA decreased in esophagus and dorsal root ganglia(DRG)of the model group(P=.030&P=.013),and the expression of TRP melastatin channel subfamily member 8(Trpm8)mRNA decreased in the esophagus of model group(P<.01).The level of esophageal TRPV1 protein increased in the model group(P<.01)and the level of TRPM8 protein decreased in esophagus and DRG of the model group(both P<.05).Compared with the model group,the serum levels of SP,CGRP,and PAR2 in the mediumdose HWJNG group showed significant decreases(all P<.05).The expression of Trpv1 mRNA in esophagus and DRG of the HWJNG groups and the Omeprazole group remarkably decreased(all P<.05),as was the expression of Trpm8 mRNA in esophagus of the HWJNG groups(all P<.05).Conclusion:HWJNG alleviated visceral hypersensitivity in NERD model rats by regulating TRP-mediated signaling.Our results indicate that HWJNG has potential as a therapeutic agent for NERD.
基金This work was financial supported by the Major science and technology projects in Tibet region(Grant No:XZ201801-GA-16)School-enterprise cooperation project(Grant No:2019110031001686).
文摘Objective:Functional dyspepsia(FD)is a widely prevalent gastrointestinal disorder throughout the world,whereas the efficacy of current treatment in the Western countries is limited.The traditional Chinese herbal formula Xiaopi Hewei capsule(XHC)is a clinically validated remedy in treating FD,but there is no literature expounds the underlying therapeutic mechanism of XHC so far.Methods:In the present study,the network pharmacology technology was used to explore the therapeutic mechanism of XHC in treating FD.We obtained relative compounds of XHC,potential targets of these compounds and FD-related targets by retrieving particular websites.Based on the matching results between XHC potential targets and disease targets,Protein-Protein Interaction(PPI)network was constructed to screen the hub targets by topology.Furthermore,DAVID bioinformatics resources were utilized for the enrichment analysis on GO and KEGG.Results:A total of 62 active compounds and 547 putative identified targets were screened from XHC,of which 241 overlapped with the targets of FD and were considered potential therapeutic targets.14 hub genes were recognized as potential targets of treatments.Moreover,the results of DAVID enrichment analysis indicated that XHC participated in the complex treating effects associated with anti-depression,inflammatory reaction and eradicating Helicobacter Pylori(HP).Molecular docking stimulation results showed that most bioactive compounds of XHC had a strong binding efficiency with hub genes.Conclusions:This study demonstrated that XHC has the characteristics of multi-compounds,multi-targets and multi-pathways in treating FD,which provides the theoretical basis for further research of XHC.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(Effect of Jianpi Tiaozhong Method on the Intestinal Microecology after Chemotherapy and its Immunological Mechanism Based on Treg/Th17 factors.No.7182157)the Army Logistics Research Project(Metagenomic Sequencing and Intervention of Intestinal Microecology in Patients with War Trauma and Radiation Injury,No.AWS14C014).
文摘OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of the Bupi Hewei(BPHW)decoction on diarrhea and intestinal flora disorder induced by 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)and investigate the possible mechanism underlying these actions.METHODS:Thirty-five male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups:normal control,5-FU,5-FU+BPHW decoction(10.5 g/kg for 5 consecutive days),and 5-FU+Bacillus licheni-formis capsule groups(0.2 g/kg for 5 consecutive days).Animal models were established via the intraperitoneal injection of 5-FU(30 mg/kg for 5 consecutive days).At the end of the treatment period,diarrhea was assessed,and the change of the intestinal flora was examined using 16 S r DNA highthroughput sequencing.Interleukin(IL)-17,IL-21,IL-6,IL-10,RAR-related orphan receptor gamma(RORγt),and forkhead box P3(Foxp3)expression in the jejunum was detected using immunohistochemistry,quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR),Western blotting,and enzymelinked immuno sorbent assay.RESULTS:In this study,the BPHW decoction effectively lowered the diarrhea score,increased the proportions of Bacteroidetes and Prevotellaceae-Alloprevotella species,and reduced the proportions of Proteobacteria,Escherichia-Shigella,Ruminococcaceae NK4 A214,and Ruminococcaceae UCG-005 species in the rat intestine after 5-FU chemotherapy.In addition,the BPHW decoction significantly suppressed the expression of IL-17,IL-21,IL-6,IL-10,RORγt,and Foxp3 in the jejunum.CONCLUSION:Our findings suggest that the BPHW decoction can improve the intestinal immune balance and reduce intestinal inflammation by targeting T helper cell/T regulatory cell-associated factors.
文摘目的观察和胃降逆止嗽方治疗胃食管反流性咳嗽(胃气上逆证)临床效果。方法96例胃食管反流性咳嗽(胃气上逆证)患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组各48例。对照组采用调整生活方式联合常规西药治疗,观察组采用调整生活方式联合和胃降逆止嗽方治疗。治疗12周后,评价两组中医证候积分(阵发性咳嗽、咳嗽时泛酸水、嘈杂、上腹不适)、莱塞斯特咳嗽生命质量问卷(lesser cough quality of life questionnaire,LCQ)评分、反流性疾病问卷(reflux disease questionnaire,RDQ)评分、食管运动功能(食管收缩波幅、食管蠕动波传导速度、平均收缩持续时间)、临床治疗效果、疾病复发概率以及治疗安全性。结果比较发现观察组治疗有效率明显高于对照组,对比有统计学差异;对比两组患者治疗后出现阵发性咳嗽等临床症状的概率,发现患者RDQ评分均有下降,但是观察组评分下降较为明显(P<0.05)。两组治疗后LCQ评分均升高(P<0.05),且观察组LCQ评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,发现两组患者食管收缩波幅、食管蠕动波传导速度都出现了升高的情况(P<0.05),持续收缩时间明显缩短(P<0.05),且观察组食管运动功能指标改善情况都高于对照组,两组患者对比有统计学差异P<0.05,观察组3个月复发率和治疗后6个月复发率都较低,分别低于对照组3个月复发率(16.67%)和治疗后6个月的复发率(39.58%)(P<0.05)。治疗期间两组患者不良反应发生率相比无统计学意义。结论和胃降逆止嗽方可以有效缓解患者临床症状,同时,还能够促进患者食管运动,减少临床复发,改善生活质量,且治疗安全性高。
