79 results match your criteria: "Affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine[Affiliation]"

Background: Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is the most common form of primary osteoporosis among women, and the associated pain often drives patients to seek clinical intervention. Numerous studies have highlighted the unique clinical benefits of exercise therapy (ET) in alleviating PMOP-related pain. However, bibliometric analyses examining collaboration, development trends, and research frontiers in the field of ET for PMOP pain remain scarce.

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The Effect of Hydroxysafflor Yellow A on Inflammatory Injury in LPS-induced Endothelial Cell Injury Model through TLR4/NF-κB Pathway Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification.

Curr Pharm Biotechnol

August 2024

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China.

Objective: The objective of this study is to search for hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) and Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL)-related target genes and to study the treatment effects of HSYA on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endothelial cell injury.

Methods: We used network pharmacology to screen molecules related to HSYA and ISSNHL, then analyzed these molecules and their enriched biological processes and signaling pathways via Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO). We selected inflammation-related hub genes for molecular docking determination by protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, and further verified them with in vitro experiments.

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Palbociclib-derived multifunctional molecules for lysosomal targeting and diagnostic-therapeutic integration.

Future Med Chem

July 2024

State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023P. R. China.

Lysosomal pH changes are associated with drug resistance, cell growth and invasion of tumors, but effective and specific real-time monitoring of lysosomal pH compounds for cancer therapy is lacking. Here, based on the covalent linkage of the anticancer drug palbociclib and fluorescent dye fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), we designed and developed a novel palbociclib-derived multifunctional molecule (Pal-FITC) for lysosomal targeting and diagnostic therapeutic integration. Pal-FITC fluoresces is 20-fold stronger than that of FITC and shows a linear response in the pH range of 4.

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: Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), a crucial regulator in breast cancer (BC) development, is intricately linked with cellular senescence. However, there is a lack of cellular senescence-related lncRNAs (CSRLs) signature to evaluate the prognosis of BC patients. : Correlation analysis was conducted to identify lncRNAs associated with cellular senescence.

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Background: Alcohol-related liver damage is the most prevalent chronic liver disease, which creates a heavy public health burden worldwide. The leaves of Ampelopsis grossedentata have been considered a popular tea and traditional herbal medicine in China for more than one thousand years, and possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, hepatoprotective, and antiviral activities.

Purpose: We explored the protective effects of Ampelopsis grossedentata extract (AGE) against chronic alcohol-induced hepatic injury (alcoholic liver disease, ALD), aiming to elucidate its underlying mechanisms.

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Background: The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) as an infectious disease continues to contribute significantly to global mortality. According to recent studies, the gut microbiota of PTB patients and healthy controls (HCs) show significant disparities. However, the causal relationship between them has yet to be elucidated.

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common causes of cancer-related mortality and significantly impairs quality of life. Astragali Radix-Curcumae Rhizoma (AC) is widely employed in the treatment of CRC in Chinese medicine, but the precise mechanisms remain unclear.

Purpose: This study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms by which AC inhibits CRC progression.

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This study aimed to explore the curative effect of curcumin on liver fibrosis and its correlation with the gut-liver axis in animal models. Histological staining was utilized to conduct histological analysis of the liver and intestine. An automatic biochemical analyzer or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay system was utilized for analyzing the biochemical indexes in mice.

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Background: NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) has been proven to be associated with the prognosis of tumors in multiple cancers and can serve as a potential immunotherapy target to provide new treatment options for various tumors. In this study, our aim is to conduct an in-depth investigation of NOX4 across a range of cancer types to determine the relationship between NOX4 and tumors.

Methods: Utilizing large-scale transcriptomic and clinical data from public databases, a systematic examination of NOX4 expression patterns was performed in pan-cancer cohorts.

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Chronic inflammation induced by obesity plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance. The infiltration of macrophages into adipose tissues contributes to adipose tissue inflammation and insulin resistance. Kaempferol, a flavonoid present in various vegetables and fruits, has been shown to possess remarkable anti-inflammatory properties.

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Unlabelled: To assess the effect of the plate model on the remission of diabetes and the demand for hypoglycemic drugs in China. We selected 456 participants with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and not required to take hypoglycemic drugs at baseline. The plate education model consists of three parts: a colored leaflet suitable for low literacy reading, regular medical visits and health education sessions.

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Ketogenic diet alleviates β-cell dedifferentiation but aggravates hepatic lipid accumulation in db/db mice.

Nutrition

March 2024

Endocrinology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the effect of the ketogenic diet (KD) on β-cell dedifferentiation and hepatic lipid accumulation in db/db mice.

Methods: After a 3-wk habituation, male db/db mice ages 8 wk were assigned into one of three groups: normal diet (ND), KD, and 75% calorie restriction (CR) group. Free access to a standard diet, a KD, and 75% of a standard diet, respectively, were given to each group.

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Objective: To reveal that mirror-like tongue, observed a noninvasive inspection, is a powerful indicator of the severity and prognosis of patients with acute heart failure (AHF).

Methods: This was an observational, prospective study. A total of 408 patients who met the inclusion criteria and were diagnosed with AHF for the first time at Taicang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from August 2019 to January 2021 were selected as the research subjects.

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Isopsoralen promotes osteogenic differentiation of human jawbone marrow mesenchymal cells through Notch signaling pathway.

Ann Anat

October 2023

Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Department of Oral Special Consultation, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Electronic address:

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of isopsoralen on osteogenic differentiation of human jawbone marrow mesenchymal cells and its possible mechanism.

Method: The cytotoxicity and proliferation of cells were measured by a cell counting kit 8. Alkaline phosphatase activity analysis was then used to determine the optimal concentration of isopsoralen to promote the differentiation.

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Purpose: To explore the therapeutic effects of orthokeratology lens combined with 0.01% atropine eye drops on juvenile myopia.

Methods: A total of 340 patients with juvenile myopia (340 eyes) treated from 2018 to December 2020 were divided into the control group (170 cases with 170 eyes, orthokeratology lens) and observation group (170 cases with 170 eyes, orthokeratology lens combined with 0.

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Purpose: To explore the therapeutic effects of orthokeratology lens combined with 0.01% atropine eye drops on juvenile myopia.

Methods: A total of 340 patients with juvenile myopia (340 eyes) treated from 2018 to December 2020 were divided into the control group (170 cases with 170 eyes, orthokeratology lens) and observation group (170 cases with 170 eyes, orthokeratology lens combined with 0.

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We prospectively analyzed the association between mobile phone usage time and the incidence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) among participants.We included a total of 4,371 patients with T2D among the participants. Mobile phone usage time was quantified at baseline by summing up the hours spent on mobile phone use.

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Inflammatory Indicators in Peripheral Blood in Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Patients With Different Audiogram Shapes.

Ear Nose Throat J

February 2023

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, 66478Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.

A retrospective study was conducted to explore the immune-inflammatory responses in sudden sensorineural hearing Loss (SSNHL) patients with different audiogram shapes. One hundred and ten inpatients with SSNHL were assigned to 4 subgroups according to the audiogram shape and treated with systemic methylprednisolone. The numbers of white blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, platelets, and monocytes were counted.

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Background: As a flavonoid compound, schaftoside (SS) possesses a wide range of pharmaceutical activities. Nonetheless, it is unclear whether SS has a neuroprotective effect in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CI/RI).

Objectives: To examine the neuroprotective effect of SS in CI/RI and explore the underlying mechanism.

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Design, synthesis, and anticancer activity of three novel palbociclib derivatives.

Front Oncol

August 2022

Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.

Cancer is one of the most serious diseases threatening human health, so it is particularly important to develop effective tumor-targeting drugs. As the first CDK4/6 inhibitor, palbociclib effectively inhibits tumor proliferation by blocking the cell cycle to the G1 phase. 10-HCPT is a Topo I inhibitor; however, its clinical application has been greatly limited due to its high toxicity.

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The efficacy of free radical-based therapeutic strategies is severely hindered by nonspecific accumulation, premature release and glutathione (GSH) scavenging effects. Herein, a tumor microenvironment-responsive MPDA/AIPH@Cu-TA@HA (abbreviated as MACTH) nanoplatform was constructed by coating Cu and tannic acid (TA) on the surface of azo initiator (AIPH)-loaded mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) nanoparticles and further modifying them with hyaluronic acid (HA) to achieve tumor-specific photothermal/thermodynamic/chemodynamic synergistic therapy (PTT/TDT/CDT). Once accumulated and internalized into cancer cells through CD44 receptor-mediated active targeting and endocytosis, the HA shell of MACTH would be preliminarily degraded by hyaluronidase (HAase) to expose the Cu-TA metal-phenolic networks, which would further dissociate in response to an acidic lysosomal environment, leading to HAase/pH dual-responsive release of Cu and AIPH.

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Background: The impact of previous cancers on the survival of gastric cancer (GC) patients is still uncertain. To evaluate the impact of a prior cancer history on the overall survival of patients with primary GC.

Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database provided data on patients diagnosed with GC as the first or second primary malignancy between 2010 and 2015 in this retrospective cohort study.

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The prevalence of allergic rhinitis has exhibited an upward trend, and diabetes is a common endocrine metabolic disorder. Treatment of allergic rhinitis complicated with diabetes has been marginally explored. This study aimed to observe the effect of rupatadine fumarate combined with acupoint application in the treatment of allergic rhinitis complicated with diabetes and its effect on serum IgE levels.

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Purpose: Whether the intrinsic functional connectivity pattern of the default mode network (DMN) is involved in the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease (PD) remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the intrinsic functional connectivity (FC) pattern of the DMN anchored on the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) in patients with PD by resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

Methods: Fifty patients with PD and 50 healthy controls (HCs) were included for resting-state fMRI scanning.

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Urinary tract infections (UTI) are recognized as one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide, and uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the main causative agent of UTI. Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOPs), the main effective ingredient in Dendrobium officinale, have been reported to possess an anti-inflammatory role. Whether DOPs can attenuate the inflammatory injury (pyroptosis) induced by UPEC remains unknown.

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