Publications by authors named "Xiao-Bo Sun"

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  • Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with a rich history, healthcare benefits, and cultural significance in China.
  • The industry surrounding it is important for the evolution of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is currently facing new opportunities as well as challenges that need addressing.
  • This article reviews the Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma industry in China, highlighting its industrial chain, current issues, and future trends, to guide its high-quality development.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder, with a global prevalence of 25%. Currently, there remains no approved therapy. (Sangzhi) alkaloids (SZ-As), a novel natural medicine, have achieved comprehensive benefits in the treatment of type 2 diabetes; however, few studies have focused on its role in ameliorating hepatic lipid metabolic disturbance.

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Human cytochrome P450 1B1 (hCYP1B1), an extrahepatic cytochrome P450 enzyme over-expressed in various tumors, has been validated as a promising target for preventing and treating cancers. Herein, two series of chalcone derivatives were synthesized to discover potent hCYP1B1 inhibitors without AhR agonist effect. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies demonstrated that 4'-trifluoromethyl on the B-ring strongly enhanced the anti-hCYP1B1 effects, identifying A9 as a promising lead compound.

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Introduction: Compensatory movements usually occur in stroke survivors with hemiplegia, which is detrimental to recovery. This paper proposes a compensatory movement detection method based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology and verifies its feasibility using a machine learning algorithm. We present a differential-based signal improvement (DBSI) method to enhance NIRS signal quality and discuss its effect on improving detection performance.

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Tibetan medicine is an essential part of Chinese medicine and has unique theoretical experience and therapeutic advantages. According to the development principle of inheriting the essence, sticking to the truth, and keeping innovative, the supervision department should give clear and reasonable guidance considering the characteristics of Tibetan medicine, establish a standard system for quality control, clinical verification and evaluation, and accelerate the research and commercialization of new drugs. In view of the needs of drug supply-side reform and the current situation of Tibetan medicine and new pharmaceutical research, we ponder and provide suggestions on the confusion faced by the current supervision of Tibetan drug registration, hoping to contribute to the supervision strategy of Tibetan drug registration and the high-quality development of Tibetan medicine industry.

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  • The implementation of drug registration in China has enhanced the classification and innovation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), aligning it with public health needs over the past 30 years.
  • The current model of "one prescription for single drug" in TCM is based on modern drug development systems but fails to address the holistic and sequential approaches traditionally used in TCM.
  • A new proposal for "series prescriptions" is suggested to better reflect clinical practices and improve the registration system for Chinese medicine, aiming to foster innovation and high-quality development.
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Context: Folium extract and tetramethylpyrazine sodium chloride injection (Xingxiong injection) is a compound preparation commonly used for treating cerebral ischaemia/reperfusion injury in ischaemic stroke in China. However, its potential mechanisms on ischaemic stroke remain unknown.

Objective: This study explores the potential mechanisms of Xingxiong injection or

Materials And Methods: Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly assigned to five groups: the sham (normal saline), the model (normal saline) and the Xingxiong injection groups (12.

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The 3D hollow hierarchical architectures tend to be designed for inhibiting stack of MXene flakes to obtain satisfactory lightweight, high-efficient and broadband absorbers. Herein, the hollow NiCo compound@MXene networks were prepared by etching the ZIF 67 template and subsequently anchoring the TiCT nanosheets through electrostatic self-assembly. The electromagnetic parameters and microwave absorption property can be distinctly or slightly regulated by adjusting the filler loading and decoration of TiCT nanoflakes.

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Guan Xin Dan Shen formulation (GXDSF) is a widely used treatment for the management of coronary heart disease in China and is composed of three primary components: , Radix et Rhizoma and Radix et Rhizoma. However, the potential use of GXDSF for the management of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) has not been previously assessed. The present study aimed to assess the effects of GXDSF on DCM, as well as the underlying mechanism.

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Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) maintains mitochondrial function and protects against cerebral ischemic injury by improving energy metabolism. Notoginsenoside R1 (R1), a unique constituent of Panax notoginseng, has been shown to promote the proliferation and tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Whether R1 has proangiogenesis on the activation of NAMPT in ischemic stroke remains unclear.

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Objectives: There is a controversy on the diagnostic reliability and accuracy of synovial fluid α-defensin in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). We performed this meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the α-defensin lateral flow test in PJI.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library were systematically searched, and articles (up to January 2020) on the diagnosis of hip and knee PJIs using the α-defensin Synovasure lateral flow test were included.

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Background: Notoginseng leaf triterpenes (PNGL) is believed to have neuroprotective effects via the inhibition of inflammatory response and neuronal apoptosis. However, its mechanisms underlying the anti-ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury effects on the regulation of small molecule metabolism in rat brain remains unclear. The purpose of this study was thus to explore the mechanisms of PNGL on the regulation of small molecule metabolism in rat brain after I/R injury using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI).

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Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect and the mechanism of the adjuvant treatment with moxibustion on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods: A total of 95 patients with COVID-19 were randomly divided into a moxibustion group (45 cases) and a basic treatment group (50 cases). The routine treatment of western medicine was applied in the patients of both groups.

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Background: Combination of aspirin (ASA) and clopidogrel (CLP) [dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)] has been limited in reducing early recurrent stroke events. Xuesaitong injection (lyophilized) (XST) made of total saponins from P. notoginseng, which significantly improves cerebral circulation and has been widely used in clinical applications for decades to treat and prevent ischemic stroke.

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Atherosclerosis is a major reason for the high morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases. Macrophage inflammation and foam cell formation are the key pathological processes of atherosclerosis. Ginsenoside compound K (CK) is a metabolite derived from ginseng.

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Calenduloside E (CE) is a natural triterpenoid saponin isolated from (Miq.) Seem., a well-known traditional Chinese medicine.

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Ischemic stroke is a syndrome of severe neurological responses that cause neuronal death, damage to the neurovascular unit and inflammation. Notoginsenoside R1 (NG-R1) is a neuroprotective drug that is commonly used to treat neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases. However, its potential mechanisms on the regulation of small molecule metabolism in ischemic stroke are largely unknown.

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Diabetic kidney disease(DKD) has become a primary cause of end-stage kidney disease, without any effective treatment available. In this study, we assessed the protective effect of Guanxin Danshen Formulation(GXDSF) on diabetic nephropathy in db/db mice. The db/m and db/db mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group, model group, metformin group, and GXDSF group.

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Objective: To investigate the protective effects and possible mechanisms of Shenkang Injection (SKI) on the diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced mice.

Methods: STZ with the feeding of high fat diet (HFD) was used to induce diabetic mice. The balb/c mice and diabetic mice were then randomly divided into five groups: (1) control group, (2) model group, (3) alprostadil (Alp, 1.

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Objective: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and lethal interstitial lung disease with high mortality. The pivotal role of Th1/Th2 immunological balance in the development and progression of IPF has been demonstrated previously. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Jinbei Oral Liquid (JBOL) on IPF and its relationship with Th1/Th2 shift.

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