Publications by authors named "Qi-zhi Zhou"

This research intended to probe the antibacterial effect and pharmacodynamic substances of Tea-Seed Oil (TSO) through the use of ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) analysis, network analysis, and molecular docking. The major chemical components in the methanol-extracted fractions of TSO were subjected to UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. Network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques were integrated to investigate the core components, targets, and potential mechanisms of action through which the TSO exert their antibacterial properties.

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Aim: To elucidate the safety and visual quality of implantable collamer lens with central hole (ICL V4c) implantation for correcting moderate and high myopia for at least 5y.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 58 patients (114 eyes) who were followed up for at least 5y after ICL V4c implantation. The observation was done before and on 1d, 1mo, 1 and 5y or more after the surgical procedure.

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Objective: To explore possible mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) for regulating immune function in anxiety disorder (AD) rats by observing the effect of acupuncture on the histology of thymus and expressions of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and natriuretic peptide receptor type A (NPR- A) in thymus.

Methods: Totally 34 SD healthy rats were randomly divided into the blank control group (n = 10), the model group (n = 12), the EA group (n = 12). Anxiety model was established in rats of the model group and the EA group by using chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) stimulation.

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Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) intervention on the levels of CD 4+ and CD 8+ lymphocytes in the plasma and thymus in anxiety disorder rats, so as to explore its mechanism underlying favorable regulation of immune function.

Methods: Thirty-four SD rats were randomly divided into control (n = 10) , model (n = 12) and EA (n = 12) groups. The anxiety model was established by using chronic unpredictable emotional stress stimulation (fasting, water-deprivation, shaking, tail-clamping, forced warm- and cool-water swimming, electrical shock stimulation, etc.

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Objective: To observe the specificity relationship between acupuncture at "Hegu" (LI 4) and the facial muscular movement in rhesus monkeys under the physiological state by using neuromuscular electrical measurement technique.

Methods: Eighteen rhesus monkeys were randomized into a Hegu group, a Houxi group and a Waiguan group, 6 monkeys in each one. Under the physiological state, EMG was detected on the frontal muscle, zygomatic muscle and orbicular muscle before and after acupuncture at different acupoints.

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Background: Cancer chemoprevention is a proven effective strategy for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The present study was designed to investigate the effects of crocin, a potential chemopreventive agent, on growth and DNA and RNA content in a human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell line, Tca8113.

Methods: Tca8113 cells were treated with crocin for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h at concentrations of 0.

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Objective: To investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on the expression of corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) and CRHR 1 mRNA in paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of hypothalamus, to explore its mechanism in anti-anxiety.

Methods: Thirty-three male SD rats were randomly divided into control, model and EA groups. Chronic emotional stress anxiety model was established by using chronic unpredictable emotional stress stimulation for 21 days.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Qi-zhi Zhou"

  • - Qi-zhi Zhou's research focuses on the pharmacological properties of natural substances, the efficacy of acupuncture, and their effects on health conditions, particularly in the fields of microbiology and ophthalmology.
  • - A recent study employing UPLC-Q-TOF-MS and molecular docking revealed that Tea-Seed Oil possesses significant antibacterial properties, identifying its active components and potential mechanisms of action against bacterial pathogens.
  • - Other notable work includes a long-term safety and efficacy study on the implantable collamer lens for myopia correction, highlighting its visual quality over five years, alongside investigations into the immunological impacts of acupuncture in stress-induced anxiety models.