Objective:This study aimed to lay the foundation for the research on Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)in pH-sensitive in situ gel and the development and improvement of related preparations.Methods:We used Carbopol■940...Objective:This study aimed to lay the foundation for the research on Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)in pH-sensitive in situ gel and the development and improvement of related preparations.Methods:We used Carbopol■940,a commonly used pH-sensitive polymer,and the thickener hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC E4M)as an ophthalmic gel matrix to prepare an ophthalmic in situ gel of PNS.In addition,formula optimization was performed by assessing gelling capability with the results of in vitro release studies.In vitro(corneal permeation,rheological,and stability)and in vivo(ocular irritation and preliminary pharmacokinetics in the vitreous)studies were also performed.Results:The results demonstrated that the in situ gelling systems containing PNS showed a sustained release of the drug,making it an ideal ocular delivery system for improving posterior ocular bioavailability.Conclusions:This study lays the foundation for the research of PNS contained in an in situ pH-triggered gel as well as the development and improvement of related preparations.It concurrently traditional Chinese medicine with a contemporary in situ gelling approach to provide new directions for the treatment of posterior ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy.展开更多
As an important part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing technology, moxibustion plays a unique role in improving the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The research on the mechanism of moxibustion int...As an important part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing technology, moxibustion plays a unique role in improving the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The research on the mechanism of moxibustion intervention in AS mainly focuses on anti-inflammatory effects, immune regulation, bone metabolism regulation, intestinal flora regulation, and so on. Molecular medicine is of great significance to further clarify the mechanism of moxibustion intervention in AS. However, there are still some problems in the research on the molecular mechanism of moxibustion intervention in AS: the existing biomedical research methods only explore from a specific field and lack the exploration of moxibustion-targeted molecules based on biomedical network. In the future, the molecular network effect of moxibustion on AS can be discussed comprehensively and systematically with the help of omics technology and the construction of biological information interaction network between omics. The effect of moxibustion on upstream osteogenic transcription factors and related signaling pathways such as WNT, β-catenin, and BMP/Smads is not yet clear. Future research can focus on the relevant signal targets of bone reconstruction and clarify the mechanism of moxibustion against the new bone formation. In addition, there is a lack of research on the molecular mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of AS from the perspective of metabolites. It is necessary to further explore the mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of AS with the help of metabonomics technology.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of wrist–ankle acupuncture combined with pinching along the spine on allergic rhinitis(AR)in children.Methods:A total of 65 children with AR were collected from February 2...Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of wrist–ankle acupuncture combined with pinching along the spine on allergic rhinitis(AR)in children.Methods:A total of 65 children with AR were collected from February 2017 through to December 2018 and they were randomly divided into a combined treatment group with wrist–ankle acupuncture,pinching along the spine and western medication(combined treatment group,32 cases)and a western medication group(33 cases).In the western medication group,loratadine was prescribed for oral administration.In the combined treatment group,on the base of the medication as the western medication group,the wrist–ankle acupuncture was adopted in combination with pinching along the spine.Before and after treatment,the symptoms and physical signs were scored and the clinical effect was observed in the children of the two groups.Results:After the treatment and in the follow-up,the scores of the symptoms and physical signs in the combined treatment group were lower than those of the western medication group,indicating a statistical significance(all P<0.05).The total effective rate was 93.7%in the combined treatment group,which was higher than 63.63%in the western medication group,indicating a statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combined treatment of wrist–ankle acupuncture combined with pinching along the spine and loratadine effectively relieves the clinical symptoms and the physical signs in AR children.The clinical effect of this combined treatment is better than the simple use of loratadine.展开更多
Through retrieving the relevant experimental researches from Pubmed,CNKI,Wanfang and VIP databases,it is discovered that the effects of moxibustion on liver are mainly reflected in the following three aspects,namely,m...Through retrieving the relevant experimental researches from Pubmed,CNKI,Wanfang and VIP databases,it is discovered that the effects of moxibustion on liver are mainly reflected in the following three aspects,namely,maintaining the normal functions of liver,promoting the repair of liver injury and delaying liver aging.By further analysis and in view of experiments,the factors influencing these effects may include stimulation site,stimulation intensity and heat source.The effects of moxibustion on liver and its influencing factors are explored and discovered in the perspective of experimental researches and these discoveries have been verified in clinical practice correspondingly.Based on the current study situation,moxibustion therapy is still limited in clinical studies on liver disorders as compared with the experimental researches.Hence,the deep exploration of moxibustion on its specific biological effect and mechanism and the excavation of moxibustion on its clinical application are likely to be the coming emphasis of the basic research and clinical practice for moxibustion.展开更多
A girl patient,seven years old,complaining intermittent periumbilical pain accompanied with headache and vomiting for almost one year.Acupuncture was adopted in treatment.Acupoints were Bǎihui(百会GV20),Yintang(印堂E...A girl patient,seven years old,complaining intermittent periumbilical pain accompanied with headache and vomiting for almost one year.Acupuncture was adopted in treatment.Acupoints were Bǎihui(百会GV20),Yintang(印堂EX-HN3),Zhongwan(中脘CV12),Tàiyáng(太阳EX-HN5),Wangu(完骨GB12),Hegu(合谷LI4),Tianshū(天枢ST25),Zusānli(足三里ST36),Sānyinjiao(三阴交SP6)and TAichong(太冲LR3),electroacupuncture,warming needling moxibustion and infrared irradiation were applied.Acupuncture and moxibustion were given once every two days and 10 treatments were as one course.After one course of treatment,the child patient narrated that the attack frequency of headache and abdominal pain was reduced,the severity alleviated and the persistent duration shortened.After two courses of treatment,abdominal pain never occurred and the child patient was recovered and had a normal life and school activity.The disease was not recurred in one-year follow-up.展开更多
文摘Objective:This study aimed to lay the foundation for the research on Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)in pH-sensitive in situ gel and the development and improvement of related preparations.Methods:We used Carbopol■940,a commonly used pH-sensitive polymer,and the thickener hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC E4M)as an ophthalmic gel matrix to prepare an ophthalmic in situ gel of PNS.In addition,formula optimization was performed by assessing gelling capability with the results of in vitro release studies.In vitro(corneal permeation,rheological,and stability)and in vivo(ocular irritation and preliminary pharmacokinetics in the vitreous)studies were also performed.Results:The results demonstrated that the in situ gelling systems containing PNS showed a sustained release of the drug,making it an ideal ocular delivery system for improving posterior ocular bioavailability.Conclusions:This study lays the foundation for the research of PNS contained in an in situ pH-triggered gel as well as the development and improvement of related preparations.It concurrently traditional Chinese medicine with a contemporary in situ gelling approach to provide new directions for the treatment of posterior ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81904274).
文摘As an important part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing technology, moxibustion plays a unique role in improving the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The research on the mechanism of moxibustion intervention in AS mainly focuses on anti-inflammatory effects, immune regulation, bone metabolism regulation, intestinal flora regulation, and so on. Molecular medicine is of great significance to further clarify the mechanism of moxibustion intervention in AS. However, there are still some problems in the research on the molecular mechanism of moxibustion intervention in AS: the existing biomedical research methods only explore from a specific field and lack the exploration of moxibustion-targeted molecules based on biomedical network. In the future, the molecular network effect of moxibustion on AS can be discussed comprehensively and systematically with the help of omics technology and the construction of biological information interaction network between omics. The effect of moxibustion on upstream osteogenic transcription factors and related signaling pathways such as WNT, β-catenin, and BMP/Smads is not yet clear. Future research can focus on the relevant signal targets of bone reconstruction and clarify the mechanism of moxibustion against the new bone formation. In addition, there is a lack of research on the molecular mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of AS from the perspective of metabolites. It is necessary to further explore the mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of AS with the help of metabonomics technology.
文摘Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of wrist–ankle acupuncture combined with pinching along the spine on allergic rhinitis(AR)in children.Methods:A total of 65 children with AR were collected from February 2017 through to December 2018 and they were randomly divided into a combined treatment group with wrist–ankle acupuncture,pinching along the spine and western medication(combined treatment group,32 cases)and a western medication group(33 cases).In the western medication group,loratadine was prescribed for oral administration.In the combined treatment group,on the base of the medication as the western medication group,the wrist–ankle acupuncture was adopted in combination with pinching along the spine.Before and after treatment,the symptoms and physical signs were scored and the clinical effect was observed in the children of the two groups.Results:After the treatment and in the follow-up,the scores of the symptoms and physical signs in the combined treatment group were lower than those of the western medication group,indicating a statistical significance(all P<0.05).The total effective rate was 93.7%in the combined treatment group,which was higher than 63.63%in the western medication group,indicating a statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combined treatment of wrist–ankle acupuncture combined with pinching along the spine and loratadine effectively relieves the clinical symptoms and the physical signs in AR children.The clinical effect of this combined treatment is better than the simple use of loratadine.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China:81973947。
文摘Through retrieving the relevant experimental researches from Pubmed,CNKI,Wanfang and VIP databases,it is discovered that the effects of moxibustion on liver are mainly reflected in the following three aspects,namely,maintaining the normal functions of liver,promoting the repair of liver injury and delaying liver aging.By further analysis and in view of experiments,the factors influencing these effects may include stimulation site,stimulation intensity and heat source.The effects of moxibustion on liver and its influencing factors are explored and discovered in the perspective of experimental researches and these discoveries have been verified in clinical practice correspondingly.Based on the current study situation,moxibustion therapy is still limited in clinical studies on liver disorders as compared with the experimental researches.Hence,the deep exploration of moxibustion on its specific biological effect and mechanism and the excavation of moxibustion on its clinical application are likely to be the coming emphasis of the basic research and clinical practice for moxibustion.
基金Supported by Jiangsu Leading Talents Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine:SLJ0206Jiangsu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Peak Talent Project:y2018rc05。
文摘A girl patient,seven years old,complaining intermittent periumbilical pain accompanied with headache and vomiting for almost one year.Acupuncture was adopted in treatment.Acupoints were Bǎihui(百会GV20),Yintang(印堂EX-HN3),Zhongwan(中脘CV12),Tàiyáng(太阳EX-HN5),Wangu(完骨GB12),Hegu(合谷LI4),Tianshū(天枢ST25),Zusānli(足三里ST36),Sānyinjiao(三阴交SP6)and TAichong(太冲LR3),electroacupuncture,warming needling moxibustion and infrared irradiation were applied.Acupuncture and moxibustion were given once every two days and 10 treatments were as one course.After one course of treatment,the child patient narrated that the attack frequency of headache and abdominal pain was reduced,the severity alleviated and the persistent duration shortened.After two courses of treatment,abdominal pain never occurred and the child patient was recovered and had a normal life and school activity.The disease was not recurred in one-year follow-up.